Round up: Denmark hit by deadly strain of bird flu
Avian influenza was found in a wild bird in Denmark this week, making it the eleventh EU member to report a suspected or confirmed case of the Asian strain of the H5N1 virus in the bloc.
Archives for March 17, 2006
Safety regulator finds mollusc allergens not reduced by processing
The EU's food safety authority has found that allergens in molluscs are not reliably reduced by processing techniques, paving the way for the bloc to impose labelling requirements on a variety of foods.
Greencore pull-out to end Ireland's sugar industry
Greencore, the ingredients and food service group, said EU sugar reform would force it to pull out of the sugar sector this year, effectively spelling the end of sugar processing in Ireland.
Cargill expands refined food oil capacity
Cargill is set to expand its food-oil refinery in Hamburg, raising annual refining capacity by over 100,000 metric tones per year.
Campbell boosts health appeal with sports sponsorship
An industry wide surge to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles on the back of a growing obesity crisis gathers momentum as leading soup company Campell signs a three year sponsorship agreement with some of the nation's top athletes.
Europeans snack and dine through hectic lives, report
European consumers are increasingly skipping meals at home and instead opting to snack or eat in restaurants, a trend that is set to continue on the back of hectic lifestyles, says a new report by Datamonitor.
Drinks with caffeine need warning labels, study
The caffeine content of all carbonated and energy drinks should be clearly labelled on drinks packaging to avoid unnecessary risk for vulnerable consumers, argues a new study in the US.
Business, not science, driving infant milk formulations say doctors
The standards for infant formulations, a topic of continued discussion with the Codex Committee, is being driven by commercial interests and not science say two paediatricians, claims that have been refuted by the industry.
Report claims "life-threatening" dangers of Atkins
Low-carbohydrate diets could pose a serious health risk and are not a safe way to lose weight, according to a new report.