Poultry processor association takes action on avian flu
With the US public starting to be aware of the impact avian influenza could have, poultry processors have started taking action now to ward of a potential drop in demand.
Archives for October 19, 2005
Frutarom targets frozen bakery with first move into meat and fish systems
Cashing in on the soaring mega-trend for convenience food, extracts and flavours, Frutarom moves into meat and fish preparations for the first time.
Scientists to map the soybean genome
Food industry set to benefit from soybean research, as scientists in the US gain funding to map the soybean genome.
Retailers panic as bird flu hits customer confidence
Recent media hype surrounding avian flu - and news that the deadly virus has spread to Romania and Greece - is sure to have a knock-on effect for British retailers who are struggling to keep a brave face.
Carcinogen food dye hits the shelves, again
UK food watchdog issues warning as carcinogenic food dye detected, once again, in foods on the UK supermarket shelves.
Companies fund EU packaging and consumer study
In a bid that could help food processors pick the best marketable package for their products, European associations have launched a consumer study to find out their concerns.
Alcohol damages eye sight in unborn baby
Children born from women who consume alcohol when pregnant could have eye problems, claims yet another study to highlight the risk of alcohol consumption on the unborn foetus.
Chaotic takeover hits Morrisons profits
Morrisons, Britain's fourth largest retailer, today posted a £73.7 million pre-tax loss for the first half of the year after failing to take control of its massive Safeway acquisition.