ConAgra ties fortunes to rising nutritional awareness
ConAgra's attempt to inextricably link itself with current health trends is evident in the launch of its latest range of products under the "Eat Well, Live Well, Choose Well" slogan.
Archives for October 25, 2005
Food industry success tied to positive WTO outcome
Europe's food industry will significantly benefit from a satisfactory WTO agreement, but for this to happen the EU must maintain its multilateral approach and issues such as export support must be addressed.
Recovering Florida citrus hit again by hurricane
Up to 15 percent of Florida's citrus crop was destroyed when Hurricane Wilma hit the southern part of the state on Monday, according to preliminary estimates by Florida Citrus Mutual, the state's largest citrus grower organization.
Biotech industry slams EU Council GMO ruling
EuropaBio has slammed the EU Agricultural Council's decision to uphold a Greek ban on genetically modified (GM) corn, claiming that the judgement flies in the face of EFSA advice on biotech crops.
Butter revival batters margarine sales in UK
Butter is making a comeback on lower fat margarine as UK consumers trade up to treat themselves, but the overall fats market is shrinking and imported brands are taking the biggest winnings.
New culture medium to fight salmonella war
UK food laboratory Oxoid adds a new culture medium to its portfolio as the food industry continues to fight against the prevalent pathogen salmonella.
Advice on raw eggs could hit food products
Processors making products like mayonnaise, mousse and icing will be looking for a consumer reaction to the latest bird flu advice from the EU's food safety regulator, which yesterday called onconsumers to avoid eating raw eggs.