Archives for November 7, 2008

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Switch on to forklift truck safety

Extra employee safety and reduced product damage are the twin benefits claimed for a new safety switch designed for use with fork lift trucks.

UK salt concern at a five year low, FSA survey

By Jess Halliday

UK consumers have worried less about salt and additives this year and more about saturated fat in their food, according to the latest barometer of food views conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Regulation overhaul urged after listeria outbreak

By Sarah Hills

Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the problems associated with tainted food after 20 people died in a listeriosis outbreak.

EU pesticide ban would hit supply, says food industry

By Jane Byrne

UK food manufacturers claim the outcome of this week’s vote supporting tighter pesticide usage by the European Parliament’s environment committee fails to fully recognise the potential gravity of the emerging situation.

Splenda bounces back as Tate & Lyle releases figures

By Gavin Kermack

Tate & Lyle’s sucralose product has recovered from a drop in demand to see a sales increase after the opening of the firm’s Singapore production plant, albeit with a reduced operating profit.

Round table: Food policy under Obama

Barack Obama has pledged to bring change to his country. Three food industry executives discuss what his election could mean for food regulation and trade, and policy interplay with healthcare and energy.