Destruction of GM sugar beet crops delayed
An appeals court has delayed the destruction of genetically modified (GM) sugar beet crops until December 23 to give the court time to decide whether they should be uprooted, as ordered by a recent ruling.
Archives for December 14, 2010
Quality Package to reinforce schemes, gives guidelines for labelling
The European Commission has adopted a new policy package on food quality standards that aims to reinforce the PDO-PGI scheme, streamline marketing standards, and provides guidelines on use of voluntary labelling schemes.
High-fructose syrup from date palm, a low-cost alternative: Study
Extracts from date palm fruit could be used to produce low-cost, natural, fructose-rich syrup, according to new research from Tunisia.
Nutrition labels just one tool in childhood obesity fight: Study
Mothers’ use of nutritional labels has some impact on the likelihood of their children being obese, indicates a study from Taiwan, but it is not enough to tackle the problem alone and more policy measures are needed.
GLG Life Tech enters JV for ‘largely untapped’ Chinese market
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has entered into a joint venture with China Agriculture and Healthy Foods Company Limited (CAHFC) for the sale and distribution of stevia-sweetened foods and drinks, GLG has said.
Wholegrain foods can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, study
New research suggests that eating wholegrain foods, such as whole-meal bread or porridge could be as effective as blood pressure-lowering drugs.
EFSA green light for recycling PP CHEP crates for food contact
European food safety watchdog EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has ruled that it is safe to recycle polypropylene (PP) crates made by the UK-based pallet and container packaging company CHEP for food contact uses.
Walmart reassesses Russia strategy
Walmart has announced the closure of its office in Moscow, opened just last year, as it does not see any suitable acquisition opportunities on the horizon.
FDA seizes chili products from 'rodent-infested' facility
The US Marshalls Service has seized chili products from a New Mexican supplier after its facility was found to be infested with rodents, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).