UK backs fish consumption under new guidelines
The UK's food watchdog yesterday issued new advice on eating oily fish, recommending for the first time maximum levels at which the health benefits clearly outweigh the possible risks from dioxins.
Archives for June 24, 2004
Thailand races to compete with Asian palm oil giants
After years of Malaysian domination the international palm oil industry is set to become far more competitive. It is common knowledge that the Indonesian palm oil industry is gearing up for increased production, but now Thailand is joining the...
Imaginative snacking
Innovative snack launches dominate this week's offerings from Mintel's GNPD, featuring everything from a rice cracker salad with dressing to a honey flavoured vitamin fortified drink.
People's Food quashes rumours
The managers of Singapore-listed People's Food have moved to quash speculation over a profit warning, following rumours that the company was about to be downgraded by analysts.
Water electrolysis for a safer poultry industry
Food safety firm Electric Aquagenics Unlimited has developed a water electrolysis disinfectant system that it claims could revolutionise the way in which the poultry industry operates.
EU sugar cuts to be bigger than expected?
Cheaper sugar ingredients could be on the way for food makers in Europe as draft plans for tough changes to the much criticised sugar regime come to light.
Biotech solution to food shortage, FAO discusses
Food makers in Europe today work under strict guidelines on the labelling and traceability of genetically modified foodstuffs. Their rules reflect the deep suspicions in consumer minds today over the safety of biotech food. But in an open letter this...
Dairy opportunities in the Middle East
Cheese spreads dominate the $1.1bn (€0.9bn) processed cheese market in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region but as the food service sector continues to develop sales of sliced and canned cheese are slated to rise, reports Lindsey Partos. New...