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Unilever chairman analyses the path forward for Europe

The chairman of Anglo-Dutch food company Unilever has called on the new European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to take the lead in the matter of food safety and to simplify the licensing of novel foods, in order to encourage innovation.

Scientists discuss MAP control in milk

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to propose a strategy this week for the control of Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis (MAP) in milk.

DHA enriched milk to hit the US

The first infant formulas enriched with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid) will hit the US shelves this spring.

ADM 2Q earnings up on margins

Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. said on Wednesday earnings in its fiscal second quarter rose 20 per cent as improved oilseed crushing margins amid tightening industry capacity helped lift results.

CIAA recalls key issues in food safety debate

The EU Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries (CIAA) recently reminded the new EU Spanish Presidency of the important issues that it must tackle during the six month presidency.