Keeping up with the law
Keeping abreast of food legislation is of paramount importance for food manufacturers, but regular amendments mean this can also be a challenge.
Archives for May 8, 2003
Removing red tape for R&D growth
The European Commission has proposed new regulations allowing Member States to grant aid for research and development (R&D) to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), without having to first apply for clearance from the Commission, reports Cordis
Safeway merger: supplier relations questioned
The UK Competition Commission has released an issues statement concerning its investigation into the proposed acquisition of the Safeway retail group. Among the matters still to be investigated are whether any of the deals would lead to increased...
FSA issues strong warnings on vitamins
High dosages of vitamins and minerals taken over a long period of time could cause permanent damage to your health and may lead to cancer, warns the UK Food Standards Agency this week in a statement set to provoke a vociferous reaction from the health...
Ahold accounting scandal worse than expected
The extent of the accounting fraud at US Foodservice, a subsidiary of Dutch group Ahold, was greater than originally thought, the company reported yesterday. Initial estimates of $500m were low: the actual figure is nearer $880m.
Funding leaves sweet taste
Ingredients developer zuChem this week announced that it has raised a considerable chunk of capital in order to develop new methods to manufacture alternative sweeteners.