EC approves Danish GM compensation scheme
Denmark is to pay compensation in cases where conventional or organic production has suffered economic losses following genetically modified (GM) material contamination.
Archives for November 24, 2005
Falling domestic sales force Aldi into Eastern Europe
Falling sales in Germany and ambitious competitors have forced Aldi further into Eastern Europe.
24 hour alcohol retailing hits the UK
Most off-trade retailers have chosen to opt out of the round the clock opening hours, in spite of the media hype surrounding 24 hour drinking.
Fresh produce an increasing source of Salmonella, group says
Fresh produce is catching up with chicken as a major culprit of Salmonella infections in the US, according to an analysis of food-poisoning outbreaks by a consumer lobby group.
Heinz hits profit-high
In the face of rising production costs, global food producer Heinz defied sceptics to announce a better than expected quarterly profit rise, thanks to a major European reshuffle and ambitious acquisition programme.
Nutrinova insists Sunett patent protection remains robust
Nutrinova has reiterated its belief that its Sunett sweetener remains robustly protected by patents.
Folic acid should be added to UK flour, expert report
All flour in the UK should be fortified with folic acid, according to a panel of experts advising the government.
Marks & Spencer bans hydrogenated fats
Marks & Spencer's commitment to remove all hydrogenated fats from its entire food range by mid 2006 suggests that awareness of trans fats has now fully hit Europe.
More retailers pull out of competitive Czech market
German retailer Edeka is the latest Western European retailer to pull out of the highly competitive Czech Republic food market.
CIAA preaches gospel of free trade for food
The resumption of trade negotiations between the EU and Mediterranean countries is vital for the expansion of lucrative new markets, according to the CIAA.