Local organic food growth threatened by increased imports
UK sales of organic products continue to grow much faster than sales in the non-organic grocery market, though imports could threaten local production.
Archives for November 28, 2005
Weekly comment
Death by food support
If the EU keeps hiding its agriculture sector behind huge pay cheques instead of devoting more time to food research funding, the bloc's whimpering and wailing will only get worse.
EU sugar reform: producers cautious, users frustrated
The EU is confident that the sugar reforms announced last week give producers a long-term competitive future, though firms such as Tate & Lyle remain cautious.
High-carb diet may raise diabetics' blood pressure
Following a high-carbohydrate diet may raise type-2 diabetics' blood pressure by a modest degree if followed in the long term, suggest researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Fat teenage girls risk metabolic syndrome, says study
Teenage girls who have a large waist circumference and a high levels of triglycerides may run a greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome in later life, according to research published in this month's issue of Pediatrics.
Osmosis cuts Fonterra's milk transport costs
A reverse osmosis machine capable of extracting excess water from milk is expected to significantly cut transport costs for New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra.
EU extends inquiry into Cargill's Degussa acquisition
The European Commission has extended it inquiry into US ingredients firm Cargill's acquisition of the food ingredients unit of German chemical giant Degussa, it emerged today.
Cargill hones beverage market analysis tools
Cargill Juice Beverage Applications believes it can help beverage companies capture new trends and develop products in categories they may not have tackled before.
Health experts hold key to food safety
Better communication between animal welfare and public health experts is vital if Europe's food safety is to be improved.