Canada faulted for lax food safety, corrects problems
Canada's lax food safety system could lead to people falling sick, according to an audit of the US agriculture department and its inspection system.
Archives for January 10, 2006
EU panel demands more info on flavour compounds
A European scientific panel has called for further information on three flavour substances before it makes any final evaluation.
China to overtake India in edible oil production
Global commodity markets will have mixed fortunes in 2006, with China prepared to surpass India as the world's largest importer of edible oil, according to ASA's latest report.
UK retailers slam underage drinking crackdown
Retailers say they are being used as a scapegoat by the government, which is failing to tackle underage drinking.
Givaudan closures designed to streamline flavour business
Givaudan has closed two production facilities in an attempt to consolidate its flavour operating asset base and streamline its savoury product portfolio.
Caffeine could be Viagra for women, study
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee may increase a woman's desire for sex, suggests a new US study on female rats.
Golden Wonder gone for good
Renowned UK crisp manufacturer Golden Wonder has filed for bankruptcy following more than a decade of disappointing sales and lack of direction.
Finnish research unveils future food technologies
A Finnish research programme suggests that enzymatic engineering and microencapsulation could be major food technology tools in the future.
Findus sale linked to top UK seafood company
Capvest, the owner of the UK's largest seafood company Young's Bluecrest, is looking to take over frozen foods giant Findus.
Atkins advertises new look range
Atkins Nutritionals, the company that created the low-carb diet craze, said today that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a slimmer range of products for a broader customer base.