Ukraine to restart US poultry imports
Ukraine has agreed to start imports of US poultry following a two-year ban. The hard-fought settlement was reached after months of tough negotiations between the two nations.
Archives for October 5, 2003
Foss rinses it cleaner!
Denmark-based analysis and safety systems provider Foss says it has improved the capabilities of the rinse concentrate for its milk scanning system.
Salt model to tackle consumption
Shake-up for salt use in processed food continues with UK food agency unveiling a new salt model to investigate the effects of reducing salt content in different food groups on consumers.
Tea fights cholesterol, more evidence
One more study added to the growing stock of evidence suggesting tea is beneficial for our health with scientists in the US finding tea could lower blood cholesterol.
Carrefour stepping up Asian growth
Carrefour is to expand its business in South Korea and Japan, two markets where the phenomenally successful retailer has struggled to make money in recent years. But will the focus on different store formats, better adapted to the needs of the market,...
Golden Wonder plays the nostalgia card
Golden Wonder, for many years the leading crisp brand in the UK, is to relaunch with a marketing campaign playing on its past glories and poking fun at arch rival Walkers. But will it be enough to eat into the dominant market position of the Frito-Lay...
Consumer group bashes 'confusing food labels'
As tough new European proposals on health claims undergo scrutiny from member states, UK-based consumer group keeps the pressure up, claiming this week that 'food manufacturers are continuing to make unwarranted health claims on their packaging.'
Flax the next soy
Ingredients firm Acatris has introduced a new product which has the potential to surpass the rapidly growing sales of its Soylife soy isoflavones, according to its president.