Archives for February 14, 2002

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Functional food cluster to promote gut health

The Food, GI-tract Functionality and Human Health Cluster (PROEUHEALTH) brings together 64 research partners from 16 European countries in the quest to obtain greater knowledge of the role of the intestinal microbiota in human health and disease.

Firm words from food agency chief

ANZFA expresses disappointment at recent attempts by some anti-GM lobby groups to spread misinformation about the safety and labelling of genetically modified (GM) foods.

Compensation for European beef farmers

The European Commission has today authorised Austria to pay income aid worth a total of some € 8.94 million to beef farmers who have suffered losses between January and June 2001 because of the consequences of the BSE crisis.