Canadian fruit takes on world markets
Developing national standards that will help Canadian-grown apples take a bigger bite out of the marketplace is the aim of a new project that received financial backing from the Canadian government this week.
Archives for March 8, 2002
A coffee a day...
Mixed messages from scientists about the advantages or disadvantages of coffee are almost a weekly event. New research published this week shows that coffee made from roasted coffee beans has antibacterial activities against certain micro-organisms,...
Global dietary supplement association gaining in strength
Belgian-based dietary supplement association, the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplements Associations (IADSA) this week announced that associations from Hong Kong, Poland and Hungary are soon to become members.
Empty promises: consumer report criticises food industry
"Premium foods are the latest attempt by supermarkets to tempt consumers," such were the vociferous words of the UK Consumer Association (CA) this week.
Core activity strategy pays off for Aarhus
Danish oil and fat ingredients company Aarhus Oliefabrik fell in line with market expectations this week when it reported a post-tax profit of DKK 166 million (€22.3m). In the third quarter of 2001 the company had predicted a profit between DKK 155...
US-China deal over GMO foods
The US government said it has reached a deal with China over Beijing's rules for the import of genetically modified foods, but offered few details because it was not yet finalised.The Bush administration said the temporary agreement assures China's...
Dividing EFSA not possible, say Parma and Helsinki
Parma has ruled out hosting the new EU food safety agency jointly with another city, its provincial government chief said this week, dismissing ideas it could share the prize with Finland's Helsinki.
Health info on the Net improves
The belief that health information on the Net is at best marginally helpful and at worst dangerous may soon change as Italian scientists release the findings of new research. The recent study followed in the steps of a 1997 study to see if information...