M&S first to use new eco packaging
Marks & Spencer is the first retailer in the UK and Ireland to use a new type of eco-friendly wrap for its butter packaging. LeanCover is said to be very resource efficient and has a low environmental impact.
Archives for June 22, 2003
US-funded GM talks kick off
Agriculture ministers from around the world are gathering in Sacramento, California today for the start of a three-day conference on genetically engineered food and farming. With the breakdown of discussions last week between the US and Europe over...
DSM buys cheese coatings from National Starch
Dutch company DSM continues its strategy to develop activities in the field of life sciences with the announcement this week that it has acquired Plasticoat, the cheese coating business with an annual turnover of €10 million, from UK speciality starch...
Russia goes cocoa nuts
Consultancy firm Market Advice reports that the Russian confectionery industry is in good shape. The agency has produced a detailed analysis of the industry and predicts that off the back of increased demand for all things sweet, cocoa imports will...
Strawberry fields for...fighting cancer
Could summer's delectable bounty fight the growth of cancer cells? Scientists at the Institute of Food Research in the UK have begun work to identify compounds in strawberries responsible for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Their aim? To...
A level playing field for global food trade
The European food and drink industry - the second largest world exporter of processed foodstuffs - made calls for a fairer playing field for members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at a conference held in Brussels last week.
Irish food federation recognises home grown talent
Winners of the inaugural 'Ireland The Food Island Food & Drink Industry Awards' were announced Friday, which included Kerry, Glanbia and Dew Valley for categories as diverse as environmental best practice, innovation and exportation.
Findings spark calls for EU action on chicken
The UK Food Standards Agency has made recommendations to the European Commission pushing for new measures to prevent very high levels of unnecessary water being added to chicken and an end to 'ripping the consumer off'.
Revitalisation for Gordon's Gin
Gordon's, currently the biggest gin brand in the UK, has launched a £5m advertising campaign designed not only to boost sales of the brand but also to reinvigorate the UK gin market as a whole, according to brand owner Diageo.