Salmonella rates fall slightly in first quarter
The presence of salmonella in samples of most raw meat and poultry products tested by federal inspectors decreased slightly in the first quarter of 2006.
Archives for June 28, 2006
Retailers boost fairtrade sales
Global sales in fairtrade products have increased 37 per cent to €1.1bn (£758m) in the last year, as leading supermarket chains switch sourcing policies to tap the growing consumer trend for ethically produced goods.
Turmeric found to curb bad flavours in pickles
Turmeric, normally used as a spice to Asian foods, can be used to curb bad flavors from forming in pickles packaged in plastic containers, according to a study.
Frost damages Australian citrus harvest
Australia's citrus growers have lowered export forecasts in the wake of one of the worst frosts to hit the country.
IFT: food cravings could be key to obesity
The role of food craving must be properly investigated if we are to successfully develop measures to counter the current obesity crisis, said Marcia Levin Pelchat from Morell Chemical Senses Center in the US.
Carrefour guilty of illegal labour practices
French retailer Carrefour has been found guilty of allowing hypermarket staff to be paid directly by suppliers, depriving the employees of payroll benefits and collective bargaining agreements.
Chr. Hansen wins natural colour patent case
Danish company, Chr. Hansen has announced that it has won a patent case to protect its natural LiquidCap colour, a result that protects not only Chr. Hansen but also the customers, said the company.
EU and food industry both part of the obesity solution
The obesity issue is not going to solve itself, concluded participants in a CIAA debate this month who advocated an EU-wide approach to tackling the problem, with the food and drink industry forming part of the solution.
EU to review dairy market in 2008
A review of the European Union's dairy strategy will take in place in 2008, with intervention prices, storage subsidies and milk quotas all up for discussion.