EC agriculture spend up €5bn 2005
The European Commission spent nearly €5bn more on agriculture in 2005 than it did in 2004, according to the 'Allocation of 2005 EU expenditure by Member State' published yesterday.
Archives for September 21, 2006
FSA vitamin and mineral response ready for minister sign-off
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday agreed the draft response to the EC discussion document on vitamin and mineral levels with only minor changes, paving the way to approval of the final response by government health ministers.
Study supports soy protein role in cholesterol reduction
A recently published meta-analysis of published studies provides support for the inclusion of soy protein in place of saturated and trans-saturated fats and cholesterol as part of a diet to prevent and lower high blood cholesterol levels.
FDF slams 'scare tactics' over fat levels in crisps
The FDF has accused the British Heart Foundation of 'scare tactics' over its newly launched Food4Thought campaign.