'Muslim' cola gets Dutch launch
Qibla Cola, the UK soft drink brand which bills itself as an alternative to US sodas such as Coca-Cola, has entered the Dutch market.
Archives for May 18, 2003
European focus pays off for Auchan
Auchan, the French food retailer, has reported sales for 2002 only marginally affected by exchange rate concerns due mainly to its growing focus on core eurozone markets.
UK debates Halal slaughter
New proposals governing the humane slaughter of animals in the UK could have huge implications for Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as the British meat processing industry as a whole.
FSAI wraps knuckles over mislabelling
Irish consumers concerned about the presence of GM ingredients will be assured by the results of a recent survey commissioned by Food Safety Authority of Ireland that set out to identify foods containing GM maize and/or soya ingredients and to check...
Nutrition in Europe, reading the future
A new European project is set to explore how the nutrition and health trend could shape the business and regulatory environment in the next few decades.
Inulin gets the GRAS green light
News again today on inulin with Sensus America, a subsidiary of Dutch company Sensus, announcing that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given inulin Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status. The move could provide inulin producers with a...
Aussie budget confirms commitment to food safety
The Australian government is to provide a total of A$2.8 million (€1.5m) over four years to strengthen food safety standards in Australia, through the development of new Primary Production and Processing (PPP) Standards and information to the food...