Food labels still confusing, say consumers
Once again European consumer organisations warn this week that food makers should tidy up their food labels to help confused consumers understand the nutritional value of a food products.
Archives for September 8, 2004
Brussels clears GM corn in EU25 fields
For the first time in Europe's history, and in the face of strong opposition, European countries will be able to grow GM maize in their fields as Brussels waves through a biotech corn into the EU's catalogue.
Spinach to fight prostate cancer
A carotenoid found abundantly in spinach could help the body fight prostate cancer, according to new findings on neoxanthin from scientists in Japan.
Rising competition cuts into Borculo margins
Prices knocked by increased competition, combined with a new move to process less whey, hit first half figures for Dutch ingredients firm Borculo Domo.
Oranges, bananas and turmeric may fight leukaemia
Plant foods as well as the spice turmeric may have a protective effect against the childhood cancer leukaemia, the incidence of which has increased dramatically in Britain during the twentieth century, researchers will report today.