Insects as protein supplements, the future?
Tortillas made with minced mealworm larvae, which plague stored wheat products, are excellent sources of protein and essential fatty acids, a new study finds, reports Nature this week.
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Wrangles delay decision on EFSA location
EU leaders, after hours of wrangling, were cited as failing to take a decision on Saturday at their year-end summit on where to locate a host of new EU agencies, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Thai food authority moves closer
A plan for the Agriculture Ministry to be the focal point of a new Food Authority of Thailand has been approved in principle by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thai newspaper the Bangkok Post reports this week.
Blair urges Jospin to resume British beef imports
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged his French counterpart, Lionel Jospin, to allow British farmers to resume exports of beef to France, officials at a two-day European Union summit said on Saturday.
Strong 2Q results from Danisco Ingredients, Sweeteners and Sugar
Danish ingredients company Danisco this week reported a five per cent increase in net sales in the company's main business areas - Ingredients, Sweeteners and Sugar.