Barry Callebaut to close cocoa plant
Swiss-based chocolate company Barry Callebaut said this week that it is currently in discussions with the Unions about the proposed closure of its cocoa processing factory in Bussum, Netherlands
Archives for April 11, 2002
Suspect FMD case in UK
Britain's farmers were back on red alert on Thursday when a farm in northern England was sealed off after a cow was found to be displaying symptoms associated with foot-and-mouth disease
Bowl of porridge to beat blood pressure
In recent years clinical trials looking into the effect of oat consumption on the human body have revealed the positive impact that oats can have in reducing 'bad' cholesterol. Now new research suggests that it can also help control blood pressure levels.
Infrared beam boast fruits sweetness
An Australian fruit company now has the technology to determine the sweetness of its product - with a simple ray of light, reports IndustrySearch.com.
New strategy for Avebe
Dutch potato starch producer Avebe has a new mission statement: 'Your Natural Partner In Food'. The statement is the heart of a new strategy for the company that aims to focus on two principal raw materials and at the same time improving the needs of...
Food scientist defends food irradiation
The most common cause of food poisoning in the UK could be successfully and safely killed by food radiation but consumer reticence to this food technology is a major obstacle, food scientist Dr. Margaret Patterson told FoodNavigator.com this week.