Sense of proportion vital in determining food risk
The chief executive of the UK's Food Standard Agency (FSA) used last week's keynote speech to discuss food safety detached from the everyday context of media hype and public scare stories.
Archives for November 23, 2005
Citrus production threatened, prices due to rise
The Florida citrus industry is struggling to recover from a string of disease and natural disaster, but with production forecasts down and likely to fall further, and with no carry-over supplies from last season, it looks likely that food...
Sugary drinks increase diabetes risk in fat Latino children, says study
Nearly a quarter of Latino children in the United States are overweight, with those who consume lots of sugar- especially in sugary drinks- running a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
DSM extends clean label flavour range
DSM Food Specialties' extended range of yeast extract-based reaction flavours is designed to tap demand for healthier ingredients and add value to products.
Campbell increases profits despite falling sales
Campbell's net earnings for the first quarter ended 30 October have been helped by strong soup prices and a favorable tax settlement, canceling out a decline in soup sales.
Tesco to take on America?
UK retail giant Tesco is today playing down rumours of a multi-billion pound deal to acquire 49 per cent of leading American grocery chain Meijer, amid growing concern that the company's domestic dominance is damaging British retail.
Novozymes commended for top working conditions
The announcement that Novozymes is one of Denmark's best workplaces, caps off a good week for the enzymes giant.
FAO reform not enough for effective change
The FAO director-general's call for support to reform the bureaucracy of the organisation and make it more responsive follows years of criticism of the UN agency.
Nestlé baby milk recall begins due to concerns over packaging ink
As Nestlé recalls two million litres of baby milk in four European countries due to a packaging problem, the company is attempting to calm consumer fears that their children were in danger ofingesting a printing chemical from drinking the product.