EU gains new powers in food safety legislation
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping reform of food safety legislation, giving itself more powers to take emergency steps in crises such as the dioxin poisoning scare.
Archives for February 22, 2002
Land O'Lakes announces campaign to strengthen market position
Farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative Land O' Lakes announced a $30 million advertising campaign to strengthen its position as a leading brand of consumer dairy products.
Snow Brand Foods to be liquidated
Japanese meat processor Snow Brand Food has announced plans to liquidate its operations by late April as sales continue to plunge following recent labelling scandals.
Antioxidants in wheat prove key to its cancer-fighting properties
Recent research from Kansas State University suggests that wholegrain wheat is an important anti-carcinogenic food because of its powerful antioxidants.
Wessanen reports reduced profits for 2001
Dutch food group Wessanen reported reduced 2001 net profit in line with market expectations and forecast a 15 percent rise in core earnings this year as its acquisition strategy reaps rewards.
Fish found to reduce premature birth risk
Scientists in Denmark have found that the risk of premature births is greatly reduced if mothers eat oily fish during pregnancy.
EU amends controls on US hormone-free beef
The European Union has made recommendations to end the strict controls on hormone-free beef products imported from the US, having found no traces of hormones or other banned substances in recent tests.
Cadbury Schweppes buys 51 per cent interest in confectionery company Kent
Cadbury Schweppes announced that it has agreed to acquire a 51 per cent equity interest in Kent, the leading sugar confectionery manufacturer in Turkey, in addition to a majority equity interest in its distribution arm, Birlik.
Food safety report tackles emerging problems in a complex food chain
The evolving characteristics of food, technology, pathogens and consumers make it unlikely that the consumer marketplace will ever be entirely free of dangerous organisms, according to a new report by the Institute of Food Technologists.
Moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy increases risk of stillbirth
Researchers at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark have found that a moderate intake of alcohol can raise the risk of stillbirths but may not be a factor in later infant mortality.