Global biosafety food standards vital to counter contamination
Greenpeace has called for the urgent adoption of international biosafety standards after the publication of a report that claims to reveal the extent of GM contamination.
Archives for March 10, 2006
Regulator to begin inspections of meat plants under hygiene law
Like its counterparts across the EU, the UK's food regulator has started inspecting meat plants, threatening to close those that do not comply with the bloc's new hygiene laws.
Chr. Hansen develops culture for Indian yogurt
Chr. Hansen has developed a new dairy culture specifically designed for making dahi - a traditional ethnic yoghurt consumed in India.
Industry one step closer to uniform safety labeling
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill that would standardize food safety labeling requirements throughout the US, a move that would bring significant benefits to the food industry.
New flour ingredients could solve processing limitations
National Starch Food Innovation has introduced a range of natural, grain-based ingredients, which it claims maintain the positive attributes of traditional flours while expanding and improving the ways they can be used in packaged food products.
Leading companies reveal plans at food summit
Leaders in the US food industry met this week at the Reuters Food Summit to discuss the challenges that lie ahead and to outline companies' responses to changes in the industry.
Red cabbage could cut Alzehimer's risk
In a new study red cabbage was seen to reduce the build-up of certain plaques in the brain that could cause Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia that costs the UK an estimated £15 billion (€ 22 billion) every year.
Health conscious consumers drive UK oat sales
Hot cereals such as porridge and oatmeal are benefiting from a revival among Britain's health conscious consumers, according to Mintel.
Marks & Spencer dives into ethical consumer market
Marks & Spencer has announced it is converting all its coffee and tea to Fairtrade, a decision that again underlines the growing significance of the ethical consumer.
UK regulator approves colour-coded nutritional labelling
Over manufacturer's objections the UK's food regulator yesterday approved a colour-coded nutritional labelling scheme for products.