Seed industry criticises quarantine regulations
A meeting of agricultural seed industry experts this week is focusing on some countries' quarantine regulations, which they say are being used to hinder world trade.
Archives for May 30, 2005
Dairy discusses enzymatic modification
Dairy industry will focus on enzymatic modification of milk components at an upcoming event in Poland.
WILD extends exotics for flavoured water market
Drinks makers looking for gains in the vibrant flavoured water market could opt for new additions to WILD's exotic natural fruit range, says the German flavour firm.
Tate & Lyle taps into healthy ice cream market
Tate & Lyle has launched two new ice cream ingredients to help manufacturers tap into the current trend towards healthier eating.
Ingredients industry business roundup
ConAgra has agreed to pay shareholders millions in compensation, while Nestlé has announced plans to concentrate trading more of its stock in the US.
Texas pushes for end to obesity lawsuits
Texans could soon be barred from suing food manufacturers for obesity-related health problems after the state's so-called cheeseburger bill was approved by the Senate.
Premium chocolate lifts stagnant sales in Europe, new report
Encouraging signs for chocolate makers in Western Europe as a new report suggests sales of chocolate tablets could be picking up after a dip in recent years.
Common plastics packaging chemical linked to cancer
Low doses of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical widely used in plastic food containers, baby bottles, cans, toys and dental sealants could be a contributing factor to the development of breast cancer inwomen, scientists say in a new study.
Calorie quality, not quantity, for a longer life
It is not how much you eat, but what you eat that could influence life span, say UK researchers, investigating how calorie quality, not quantity, may dictate longevity, writes Lindsey Partos.