Build a BRIC strategy fast, IGD urges industry
Brazil, Russia, India and China will feature in the top five biggest grocery markets by 2015, with China set to snatch the top spot from the US in 2012, predicts IGD.
Archives for February 22, 2011
Danish ministry updates fish recommendations
The Danish Ministry of Food, Agricultural and Fisheries has updated its recommendations of what sort of fish to choose and how much to eat per week.
Cyclodextrin complex may boost garlic oil stability: Study
The use of a beta-cyclodextrin to form an inclusion complex with garlic oil may boost its stability, making it easier to include in food formulations, according to research.
UN chick pea vitamin paste battling malnutrition in Pakistan
A vitamin and nutrient-rich chick pea paste developed by United Nations scientists is helping in the fight against infant malnutrition in Pakistan.
Council food information adoption kicks off new lobbying round
Europe’s Council of Ministers has adopted its first reading position on food information; the CIAA calls it a ‘good starting point’, but points out several areas on which it is lobbying for more industry-favourable positions in the next round.
EU-South Korea deal creates export opportunity
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and South Korea means European food and drink businesses will benefit from improved trading conditions, and agricultural exporters will save an estimated €380 million a year thanks to eliminated tariffs.
International action needed to curb food price speculation: MEPs
Urgent international action is needed to prevent speculation in food commodities and agricultural raw materials which threaten food security in the European Union (EU) and worldwide, according to a resolution by Members-of-the-European Parliament (MEPs).