European Commission takes stock of GM food ingredients
The role of GMO food ingredients in European society hits the round table as the Commission discusses the way forward at a meeting today in Brussels, reports Lindsey Partos.
Archives for March 22, 2005
Asian food safety bodies scrutinise system post-sudan 1
Asian food safety authorities concerned by the massive sudan 1 recall in the UK are taking a closer look at their own food chains, launching new investigations to detect the presence of this illegal red food dye.
New EU food agency initiative to tackle foodborne disease
Ongoing steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness in the European food chain sees the region's umbrella food agency calling for scientists to contribute to solutions.
Danisco acquisition of enzyme giant Genencor moved back
Danisco's move into the number two global enzyme position is delayed as the Danish ingredients firm extends its takeover offer for remaining slice of Genencor International, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cloetta Fazer to close subsidiary in Poland
Cloetta Fazer, the Swedish confectionery group, has finally lost patience with its perennially underperforming Polish unit, deciding to close the Gdansk-based company after failing to elicit an improvement in its performance, writes Chris Jones.
Chr Hansen tour hits Romania
Chr Hansen's Magical Sensory Tour has now passed through Romania, providing the company with an interesting contrast to the Czech Republic.
Lock detector offers full traceability functionality
Lock claims that its new MET 30+ metal detector features software that can help food processors become fully compliant with traceability regulations.
Breakthrough suggests nanotech applications for food safety
Scientists in the US have successfully used single bacterial cells to make tiny bio-electronic circuits, which could in the future be used to detect bacteria, toxins and proteins.