Soy sauce contamination reduced
A follow-up survey of soy sauce carried out by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown a significant improvement since the agency's previous survey in 2001.
Archives for December 12, 2002
Ahold non-core sell-off begins with De Tuinen
Dutch food retail group Ahold - whose exemplary business performance of the last few years has become decidedly tarnished in recent months - has announced it is to sell its Netherlands-based health store chain De Tuinen to Holland & Barrett Europe for...
EFSA budget - a step backwards for food safety?
Do you remember the following words from European Commissioner for health and consumer protection David Byrne? : "I am determined to ensure that the momentum we have created on food safety continues… the Commission is forging ahead with the practical...
Quaker launches Snack-a-Jacks in Spain
Quaker has introduced its low-fat snack brand Snack-a-Jacks to Spain after a highly successful launch in the UK. The rice- and corn-based products are touted as a healthy alternative to other snacks which can be eaten at any time of day.
R&D investment for Aussie dairy industry
Environmental sustainability and bioscience technologies are key priorities of Australia's dairy sector, according to the new manufacturing head of the industry's research and development organisation.
Carrefour expands Spanish home delivery business
A five-fold increase in the number of daily orders has prompted Carrefour to invest in new facilities for its home delivery business in Spain. But the unit is yet to make a profit, and persuading consumers outside of Madrid to buy their food online...