Industry salutes ‘deletion’ of national labelling schemes
The rapporteur’s report on the food information proposal has elicited a positive initial reaction from industry, but some sticking points still remain.
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Technology and good policy will safeguard food supply
More investment in science and technology, good policy, and cooperation with other industries are crucial to securing sufficient food supply for all in the next 15 years, a panel of experts has concluded.
Why farm support puts food on plates
“Four legs good, two legs bad.” When the pigs take over the land in George Orwell’s Animal Farm, they have no hesitation; any creature with four legs is beyond reproach and any human is bad, mad and dangerous to know.
Bringing an end to food allergy: New EU study
Food allergies could be a thing of the past, if new Europe-wide project achieves its goals of developing treatments for a condition that affects around 10 million EU citizens.
Additive-free leads beverage launches, says Mintel
The top claims used on beverages over the past four years reveal a distinct shift in focus towards drinks with no additives or preservatives, according to statistics provided by Mintel this morning.
Salt reduction could impact on food safety, says UK group
A draft report from a UK food safety committee has recommended that manufacturers consider the impact on microbiological safety when making formulation changes to the key controlling factors such as salt in specific products.