Archives for February 19, 2002

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Bakers partner Ocean Spray in NPD

Dutch bakers Van der Meulen and cranberry company Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology Group (ITG) have joined together to develop a new product for the competitive snack and baked goods sector.

Independent UK group approves new health claim

The UK Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) this week adopted and published advice from leading scientists promoting the role of fruit and vegetables in helping to avoid stomach, lung and bowel cancer. "We will continue to press for changes in Europe...

DEFRA increases efforts to stop illegal meats

Efforts to stop illegal meats being brought into Britain are being stepped up with a new publicity drive at ports and airports, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said this week.

Fish to oil the joints

The long-held belief that cod liver oil is good for the joints has recently been compounded by new research from scientists in Wales.

Three pillars to combat world hunger

With close to 800 million people suffering from hunger the developing world is embracing innovative agricultural techniques that promise increased food production.