Norway launches seed bank to safeguard global crops
A project designed to protect the worlds crop supply was yesterday launched, with the Norwegian government announcing it is to develop a Noah's Arc of global seeds.
Archives for June 19, 2006
Food alerts report on aflatoxins in nuts, cheese from the UK
A total of about 47 food safety problems were reported across the EU last week, including a cluster of alerts about aflatoxins in nuts and unauthorised cheese from the UK.
Sensor companies create temperature monitoring system
Two sensor industry companies have joined forces to develop new method for monitoring temperature using wireless sensors.
Asia-Pacific has most shopaholics
The world's biggest shopaholics are most likely to be found in Asia-Pacific markets, suggests a new study, which shatters the common belief that Americans are the keenest shoppers.
Greenpeace raises alert over pesticides in Guangzhou fresh produce
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace attacked the Hong Kong food safety authority last week for failing to improve testing for pesticides in fruit and vegetables imported from mainland China.
Danisco develops innovative sports drink concepts
Danisco flavourists have created a range of sports drink concepts using their water-soluble citrus flavours and fortified with healthy ingredients to appeal to the growing number of sports beverage makers in Asia.
Fat, salt content of kids' food linked to "obesity time-bomb"
A new survey from the UK's Trading Standards Institute (TSI) says that the fat and salt content of children's food vary widely, and suggests that some kids' intake may be twice the recommended intake of salt and fat, potentially "stoking up the...
Fine wine sales fuel Majestic expansion
Britain's biggest wine warehouse Majestic Wines said growth in the premium wine market brought a 10.7 per cent increase in year end operating profit, encouraging the firm to expand its UK shop base.
Danone and Stonyfield create European organic dairy firm
Leading US organic dairy firm Stonyfield Farm and Danone have joined forces to create a European subsidiary, which the groups hope will duplicate Stonyfield's US success in Europe's organic dairy industry.
Waitrose tackles 'ugly' fruit stigma
Waitrose has become the first British supermarket to accept imperfect fruit from suppliers, selling items at discounted prices to persuade shoppers to try them.
Omega-3 milk ads dropped in health claims row
Dairy Crest has criticised Britain's advert watchdog for telling the company to drop claims that its omega-3 milk could improve children's ability to learn.
Folic acid fortification boosting adolescent health
Adolescents, an often overlooked population, could also be reaping the benefits of folic acid fortification of enriched grain products with lower levels of a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says a new study.
China's tomato output surges on high prices
China's fresh tomato and processed tomato production is set to surge this year, driven by unusually high prices on the domestic and world markets that have boosted planted areas.
New hops promise tastier beer
A new generation of hops for beer is being developed by researchers in New Zealand, as the brewing industry looks to science to help it catch up with changing consumer tastes.