GM ingredient analysis proves to be powerful in labelling inspection
A UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) study published this week confirms that scientific testing methods are now able to identify very small amounts of GM in ingredients in some foods.
Archives for January 31, 2002
Consolidation key to success in dairy market
Consolidation in the dairy products market has become necessary in order to increase market share and optimise presence in a highly competitive and uncertain market environment, Euromonitor International reports.
Caffeine, catechins and phenols identified in tea
Levels of total phenols, catechins and caffeine in teas commonly consumed in the UK have been identified by scientists in the UK. Future commercial exploitation of tea could depend partly on its nutraceutical properties.
Singapore Food Industries declares 2001 profit
Food manufacturer and supplier Singapore Food Industries (SFI) announced a full-year profit of $14.82million (EUR17.2million) last year, a 19 per cent increase from 2000, reported the Straits Times in Singapore.
Irish diet uses only 50 per cent of approved food additives
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) this week published the first national report, aimed at the food industry, on the exposure of Irish consumers to food additives in their diet.
Report says innovation is key to food and drink industry
A new report by Leatherhead Food Research Association in Britain says that innovation in product development is crucial for today's global food and drink markets.