Faster test for BSE
New knowledge on mad cow disease emerges as researchers across the Atlantic claim to have developed a faster test for identifying the disease, possibly even in living cows.
Archives for September 8, 2003
New generation of prion tests
New knowledge on mad cow disease emerges as researchers across the Atlantic claim to have developed a faster test for identifying the disease, possibly even in living cows.
Nutrinova takes on FiE
Innovative ingredients supplier Nutrinova will exhibit its DHActive in numerous forms at this year's FiE show in Frankfurt, including the new soft gels, a functional drink and a nutrition bar.
Food makers will fight for labelling rights
Regulations governing the labelling and marketing of food products do not go far enough, claimed one anti-obesity group last week. But pushing through tougher rules will be a hard task, according to Datamonitor, with the food industry likely to fight...
Powerhouse berries
New evidence to support the health benefits of cranberries comes from the US this week as researchers suggest cranberries may reduce brain cell damage associated with stroke.
EU food industry supports 'balanced framework'
On the eve of the 5th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancún, the Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU, the voice of the €600 billion European food and drink industry, urges WTO members to come to a balanced framework agreement on...
Investing in paprika
Paprika, used as a food colourant and flavour enhancer throughout the world, has attracted the focus of regional economic initiatives, governments and agribusiness from South Africa to Zambia. In Zambia, family agribusiness Bimzi has organised 3000...