AFSSA says more tests on GMOs needed
More tests are needed to determine the possible health side-effects of genetically modified organisms, France's food safety agency AFSSA said in a report to the government this week,
Archives for February 1, 2002
Avian flu nearly over, claim US officials
An outbreak of avian flu among poultry flocks in Pennsylvania, US, which led Japan and the Philippines to impose temporary import bans on poultry products from the state, could be declared over as early as March 1, reports Reuters.
Food forum says authorities should be transparent on food safety
Food safety regulators participating in a global food forum said authorities should be completely open in assessing the risks during food scares to avoid misunderstanding and public panic, reported Reuters.
Technology to play greater role in designer foods
The constant demand for food which is fresher, more convenient, more flavoursome and more nutritious will mean an increase in the use of technology in food preparation in the future, according to the January issue of Food Technology, published by the...
Lycopene increasing in popularity
The potential health promoting characteristics of tomatoes have led to a steady increase in the inclusion of the tomato carotenoid lycopene as a food colour and a functional food ingredient.
GM crops could threaten Britain's organic output
Environment groups say Britain is at risk of tainting conventional and organic crops with gene-modified varieties if the new field trial sites announced yesterday go ahead, reports Reuters.
Food waste to power Australian homes
EarthPower Technologies Sydney, an Australian renewable energy company announced recently that it has begun construction on its state-of-the-art anaerobic digester facility that converts food waste into green energy and organic fertiliser.