EFSA hails GM summit despite conflicts of opinion
EFSA's acting director claims that this weeks meeting with environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) was a success, despite a huge gulf in opinion.
Archives for February 24, 2006
Chiquita posts good results, but faces challenges ahead
Chiquita has said that 2005 was a "terrific" year for the company, despite a $19m net loss in its fourth quarter resulting largely from the flooding of 1,600 hectares of the company's banana farms in Honduras.
Sudan red colouring fine a warning to food industry
The successful prosecution of a UK food company over the presence of illegal Sudan food dye should serve as a warning to the whole industry.
Avian influenza spreads to turkey flock in France
In an ominous sign for processors and the public, France has slaughtered turkeys at a farm suspected of being infected with the deadly form of avian influenza, possibly marking the first time the disease has spread to domestic stock in the EU's...
Consumers need more nutritional help from food companies, study
Most Americans are unaware of the nation's new dietary guidelines, but a strong majority of consumers say they would like to see companies offering more health tips on their product labels, according to a new study.
EU's poultry industry disagrees with bloc's vaccination plan
The EU's poultry association has joined in the criticism of the European Commission for approving the vaccination of poultry flocks in the Netherlands and France.
Tate & Lyle commended for green policies
Tate & Lyle has demonstrated excellence in environmental practice by developing supply chain partnerships, according to Environwise.
Numico sales propped up by new market growth
Dutch infant food and nutrition company Royal Numico has achieved full-year double-digit growth for the first time, as strong sales in Eastern European and Asian markets deflect rising costs.
Campbell soups to be made with lower sodium sea salt
The leading global soup firm this week announced that it is to slash salt content in its products by up to 45 percent, a move that underlines continued industry efforts to attract consumers with a wider variety of 'healthy' product options.
Scientists uncover secrets of how taste functions
A new scientific breakthrough could help food makers achieve a much better understanding of taste and how it functions in nutrition.
Dietary supplements and bird flu - the debate
As the bird flu grip on Europe increases by the day, scientists have begun to publicly debate the role of nutraceuticals as possible preventatives in the wake of news that availability of anti-viral drugs may be "too little, too late."