Falling commodity prices to ease food prices later rather than sooner
The increase in food prices around the globe will ease later rather than sooner, as benefits of falling commodity prices take time to trickle through the chain.
Archives for February 23, 2009
More work needed on organic legislation says EU agriculture head
Mariann Fischer Boel, member of the European Commission responsible for Agriculture and Rural Development, said the organic food sector needs the support of good legislation, which would help build consumer awareness and trust.
Turning the key on new food technologies
Consumer concerns about a synthetic growth hormone used in milk production have prompted two leading food producers in the United States – General Mills and Dannon – to reformulate their dairy product lines. It is a decision that will have immediate...
Carotenoids from annatto, paprika may reduce off-flavours in emulsions
Extracts from paprika, annatto and marigold, rich in antioxidant carotenoids, could significantly reduce the spoilage due to oxygen of model oil-in-water emulsions, says new research from Greece.
Consumer unease about pesticides waning – survey
Consumer concern about pesticides, feed for livestock and antibiotics/animal medicines in food have decreased, claims a new survey from the UK food safety agency.