MEPs question absence of new novel food and cloning proposals
MEPs are pressing the Commission for action on new novel food and cloning proposals, which the EU regulator had undertaken to deliver by December 2011.
Archives for October 19, 2011
Study suggests Roselle could provide industrially viable quantities of natural red colour
A Hibiscus herb species known as Roselle may be a good source of natural red pigments for applications in the food industry, according to new research investigating the extraction of anthocyanins from the species.
Nestlé performance in Europe surprises analysts
Nestlé’s sales for the nine months to the end of September rose 7.3% to reach CHF60.89bn (€49.24bn), slightly short of expectations, but its positive European performance blindsided analysts.
Kraft shares €9m fine for German cappuccino cartel activity
Coffee roasting firms Kraft and Krüger have been hit by fines totaling €9m for allegedly fixing instant cappuccino coffee prices in Germany, activity that the nation's federal competition agency said most likely meant higher consumer prices.
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