Food industry anxious over rising rapeseed demand
A growing conflict between the food industry and biofuel manufacturers over rapeseed oil supply will be resolved at EU parliamentary level, as members decide the future of edible oil distribution.
Archives for April 4, 2006
Biotech industry accuses GM event of lacking balance
The Vienna conference on genetically modified (GM) crops will lack meaningful debate because key experts have not been invited, according to Europe's leading biotech industry body.
Soy, breast cancer prevention link questioned
The link between soy consumption and a reduced risk of breast cancer has been called into question by a meta-analysis of available science, with researchers concluding that there is insufficient evidence to support the health claim.
Cargill involved in major Middle East sugar project
Construction of a million-tonne state-of-the-art sugar refinery in Syria is set to begin next week.
New research could facilitate low-linolenic soybean production
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have discovered a way to speed up the identification of low-linolenic soybean varieties, findings that could contribute to increased production of low-trans fat soy oil.
Smart sensor determines spoilage rate en route
A prototype "smart" sensor can record and wirelessly transmit information to receivers about when and where glitches occur as a food product is being shipped.
EC food industry urges multi-factor approach to obesity
The current obesity crisis can only be tackled through a greater understanding of all the related factors and an acceptance that a lack of physical activity could be a major contributor.
FSA recommends mandatory folic acid fortification for bread
The Food Standards Agency will tomorrow recommend mandatory folic acid fortification of bread in the UK, in an effort to reduce the incidence of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (NTDs).
Petition filed with FDA to withdraw Splenda from US market
A petition has been filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling on the agency to revoke its approval of the sweetener Splenda, a move branded by manufacturer Tate & Lyle as a commercial conspiracy to damage its product's image.
Fizzy drinks sales fall flat for Britvic
Soft drinks firm Britvic has announced a 7.3 per cent drop in half-year carbonates sales as a slump in the fizzy drinks market impacts revenue and share price.