US BSE case further blow against regaining markets
The US has found another case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), a blow against the country's recent success at regaining its international beef markets.
Archives for March 14, 2006
E. coli outbreak from ground beef suspected in child's death
Following the death of a young boy due to a suspected E. coli outbreak in Norway, discounter Lidl has halted sales of ground beef produced in the country.
Consumer confidence in food safety on the rise?
Consumer confidence in food safety in the UK is recovering from the low levels it had reached last year after the Sudan 1 food scare, according to a new survey.
Scientists create super-nutritious strawberries
Researchers have developed a method for enhancing the nutritional value of alpine strawberries - which could prove popular with consumers anxious to increase their vitamin intake.
EC opposes EU-wide policy on GM crop co-existence
The development of EU-wide legislation on the co-existence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming is not currently justified, according to a new report from the European Commission.
Bitter taste markers determine vegetable intake
More attention should be paid to taste and sensory qualities of vegetables if consumers are to increase their intake and meet diet recommendations, researchers say.
Healthy eating trend endangers Northern Foods
Like other convenience food producers in the UK, Northern Foods is struggling amidst sliding sales - issuing its second profit warning in two months as consumers shun biscuits, pastries and pizza.
EU-funded sensor network goes a step beyond RFID
An EU-funded project is going a step beyond existing radio frequency identification (RFID) systems by developing a sensor network that will allow items to communicate more information about their surroundings.