Europe's supply chain facing ecological meltdown
A new report suggests that the pressure on Europe's food supply chain could soon become too great for it to bear, leaving the continent facing severe ecological problems such as desertification.
Archives for August 4, 2003
Characteristically life-changing diet
A mother's diet can alter her offspring's development to such an extent that it changes the baby's characteristics for life, and potentially that of future generations, say researchers who have found that nutrition can alter gene expression to affect...
New safety law passed
The Food Safety (Ships and Aircraft) (England and Scotland) Order 2003 has been passed and is due to come into force 18 August 2003.
EU lifts African restrictions
The European Commission has decided to lift the last remaining restrictions imposed on meat imports from Swaziland and Botswana. The ban was imposed following outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Carrefour criticised for loss leading
Carrefour's stores in nine of Spain's autonomous regions have been accused of selling a range of wine, beer and spirits at less than cost price, a practice which is illegal under Spanish competition rules.
Vitamin C may prevent stomach cancer
Increasing intake of vitamin C may be able to help prevent stomach cancer, report researchers. A study found low levels of the vitamin in blood samples to be associated with higher chances of Helicobacter pylori infection, the bacteria responsible for...
Olestra to shed warning labels
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the Procter & Gamble fat replacer olestra the all-clear, after new scientific evidence found there was no need to warn consumers of side effects.
High flying hygiene
Aircraft and ships will shortly be required to maintain the same levels of hygiene and food safety as other food premises, following the recent passing of a new government order to come into force as of the 18 August 2003.