France is strengthening measures against BSE
Before the end of July, the French government should adopt precautionary measures in an effort to protect consumers from potential transmission of mad cow disease.
Archives for July 9, 2001
Italian and French growers interested in Beghin-Say
Italian farmer's associations and the French sugar beet growers's group CGB have expressed interest in buying Beghin-Say.
ADM to sell lignin-rich linseed products
ADM will produce and sell flaxseed-derived products for use in pharmaceuticals, functional foods, animal feed and veterinary products.
San Miguel interested in condiments
The Philippine food group San Miguel confirmed its strong interest in the condiments business, however denied being in talks with Southeast Asia Food Inc and Silver Swan Manufacturing Co.
Black tea could improve artery's opening
A new study seems to show that drinking black tea could improve blood circulation and artery's opening in heart disease patients.
Research on berry's cancer preventing role
Research on berries' health benefits are taking a step further and human clinical trials are set to begin to investigate their role as cancer-preventing agent.
Germany warns about Spanish olive-pomace oil
Following Spain's halting of movements of olive-pomace oil last week, Germany has asked companies and German states to take preventive measures so that the oil does not reach the market.
Announcement about Nestlé-Schöller deal on hold
Nestle SA, the Swiss food group reported that anouncement of tis takeover of the German ice cream company Schöller will be postponed for several weeks.