Food industry unprepared for bioterrorism
The new US government regulations designed to protect against terrorist threats to the food supply face massive non-compliance when they go into effect next month, reports a new study.
Archives for November 4, 2003
UK scientists attack PM over GM debate
A letter attacking the UK government's handling of the genetically modified (GM)debate has been sent to the UK prime minister Tony Blair on behalf of 114 individual scientists, reports CORDIS.
FSAI's initiative sees closure decline
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is en route to lowering last years high enforcement order figures, despite having experienced the largest outbreak of E coli the country has ever seen.
Chr Hansen expands in China
Western ingredients companies continue to make inroads into the massive Chinese food market with Danish company Chr Hansen cutting the ribbon yesterday on new facilities in Bejiing.
Good first half for Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer, the British retail group, has reported first half sales growth of 4.3 per cent, helped by a 6.9 per cent gain in the UK food retail business during the period. Food will continue to play an important role in the second half as more...
Soyoil stocks down and price rises for Solae
Soy bean crushing figures in the US rose slightly in September on August to beat trade expectations but soyoil stocks were drawn down.
We must trust the food chain, says Sir Ben
NFU president Sir Ben Gill, meeting key European food industry leaders over the weekend, has called for international co-operation between farmer-controlled businesses and trust in the food chain.
Asda goes oriental
UK supplier of oriental chilled ready meals, Kwoks Foods, has launched a new product range for one of the UK's largest supermarkets.