Archives for June 19, 2005

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Complexities of GM issue delay WTO decision

Stakeholders in the food chain, along with technocrats and politicians in Brussels, must wait until October this year to get the final word from the WTO on the GM complaint filed by the US, Canada and Argentina, reports Lindsey Partos.

Ingredients industry round-up

In this week's ingredients industry round-up we cover the latest people on the move, plus office closures and plant expansions.

Monday Comment

The Age of Consent for RFID

The image of secret radio chips planted inside the home from larder to bathroom, transmitting data freely to Corporation Inc, is enough to curl the toes of more than anti-capitalism activists.

Frozen seafood set to storm Russia

Demand for frozen seafood is growing rapidly in Russia backed by health claims on packs, but the dominance of selling from loose remains a big challenge, reports Angela Drujinina.

Witmark predicts strong juice sales in 2005

Juice maker Witmark-Ukraine has announced it expects to increase sales by 50 per cent in 2005 as consumer demand for juice in the CIS continues to soar, yet rivals are looming, reports Angela Drujinina.