Crop diseases still pose threat to food supply
The British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP) is using the Christmas period to highlight the risks plant diseases create in the food chain.
Archives for December 15, 2006
Baking invention cuts spoilage, lengthens shelf-life.
Scientists have devised a means of preventing contamination of commercially baked bread - helping manufacturers to minimise the loss caused by spoilage and halt the common problem of 'ropey bread'.
Danisco earnings 'progressing as planned'
Danisco's first half performance for 2006/7 has been 'as expected', said the company.
EC vows to capture misspent CAP millions
The EC has vowed to recover €263.5 million of unduly spent CAP money from member states.
Wild identifies key three beverage trends
The growth rate for beverages following trends towards healthy, natural and single portion drinks is set to continue, claims Wild.
Campylobacteriosis overtakes Salmonellosis
Campylobacteriosis has overtaken salmonellosis as the most reported animal infection transmitted to humans in the EU, according to findings published yesterday.