Transparency for food allergens
By 2005 European consumers can expect to see potential food allergens clearly identified on food products.
Archives for September 30, 2003
EU crackdown on salmonella
European Commissioner David Byrne welcomed the Agriculture Council's decision this week on new rules to cut the incidence of foodborne diseases in the European Union. Salmonella alone costs the EU an estimated €2.8bn.
Scientists lead call for better tools to beat FMD
Millions of animals could be needlessly slaughtered and billions of euros lost from economies, unless the world backs an international science team to develop new tools to fight foot-and-mouth disease, claims a network of scientists this week.
Italian sale boosts Hyparlo
The one-off gain from the sale of its Italian stores to Carrefour has helped French retail operator Hyparlo to a significant improvement in profits in the first half. The company will now focus on its domestic and Romanian businesses, but warned that...
UK government conference enjoys GM-free picnic?
Former UK environment minister Michael Meacher is urging consumers to oppose US plans to use World Trade Organisation rules to force GM food and crops into the UK.
Delhaize planning European expansion
Delhaize is to roll out its City convenience store format in a number of European markets, tapping into the trend towards town centre outlets offering a range of essential grocery items. The company will focus on Germany, Greece, Romania and the Czech...
Building on bakery ingredients
A UK subsidiary of bakery ingredients giant CSM takes the first steps on the road to 'sweet treat' growth through the integration of its latest acquisition, the cookie supplier Readi-Bake, reflecting CSM's strategy to build a leading position in the...
Safeway takeover: good news and bad
Tesco is set to benefit as much from the Safeway takeover as Morrisons, the company which is actually buying the chain, snapping up a number of unwanted stores, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. But the likely price war caused by the takeover...