Vague allergen warning is dangerous, Lords tell FSA
The UK's Food Standards Agency should ensure appropriate consideration is given to allergens by the European Commission, as part of if its review of food labelling, say peers.
Archives for September 27, 2007
Costs, prices and sales rise at McCormick
Spice firm McCormick has posted increased sales in its industrial business for the third quarter, but these were largely driven by price increases as the company struggled to offset rising costs.
ARS develops peas that claim better color, texture
Two new varieties of southernpeas claim to feature superior color, texture and flavor, reported US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists yesterday.
Decision News Media seeks Managing Editor for Montpellier, France
Decision News Media is seeking a Managing Editor to lead the editorial team in Montpellier, France.
EFSA to speed up review of colours from hyperactive kids study
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced it will prioritise its own review of the six colours at the heart of the recent study linking certain artificial additives with children's hyperactivity.
Isoflavone-rich pasta effective to boost heart health - study
Pasta, enriched with soy isoflavones in the aglycone form, can effectively reduce blood levels of total and LDL cholesterol by about eight per cent, new research from Italy has reported.