No progress on Codex health claims debate
The Codex nutrition committee made little headway on draft health claims recommendations this week but discussion looks set to advance more rapidly next year, with new input from member countries.
Archives for November 25, 2005
New waxy wheat presents innovation opportunities
Wheat breeders in recent years have been increasingly working on the development of waxy wheat varieties. Yet the commodity has not yet hit the mainstream market as no one seems to know what to do with it. FoodNavigator-USA speaks to industry experts...
Weak sugar sales push Greencore towards convenience
Declining profits at Greencore's ingredients and agribusiness division suggest that the Irish food company might consider focusing on its more profitable convenience sector.
Tate & Lyle targets added value ingredient demand
Tate & Lyle's new range of starches, proteins and polyols suggest that added-value ingredients will be a major feature of next week's FiE show in Paris.
Consumers are wary of functional foods, finds report
Functional foods are failing to win the trust of consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, according to a new report from market analyst Datamonitor, as the food industry is not forgiven for outlandish claims made in the past and communications on...
New EFSA chair targets coordinated food safety policy
Sue Davies' appointment as chair of the EFSA's Stakeholder Consultative Platform is one more step towards the achievement of a coordinated food safety policy in the EU.
Food industry gives sugar reform a cautious welcome
Sugar users in the UK have cautiously welcomed the Council of Ministers' agreement to lower European sugar prices, but have demanded a more competitive future marketplace.
EU, US wine deal surviving opposition
The EU and US have signed off the first stage of their wine agreement as France's agriculture minister tells annoyed winemakers the deal is not as strong as it could be.
Carrefour burdened by competitive pressure?
Global retail giant Carrefour has issued €750 million worth of bonds to refinance debts, suggesting that the company is still struggling under European market pressure.
Wal-Mart pioneers environmental labeling
Wal-Mart has taken the unusual step of ensuring that the company's imported shrimp is farmed with environmental sustainability in mind.
Sugar: supplies down, prices up, imports called for
Manufacturers of food and beverage products that contain sugar are calling on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow for more sugar imports in order to top up the nation's reduced sugar production and prevent a shortage of supply, it emerged...