'Be bold', urges WTO director general
WTO director general Pascal Lamy has urged ministers in Hong Kong to be 'bold and courageous', but negotations have seen little progress.
Archives for December 14, 2005
New law aimed at preventing ink chemical contamination
The controversy surrounding the leaking of a printing chemical into baby milk will likely result in a new EU law aimed at preventing such contamination from happening, the European Commission said yesterday.
Commodity outlook for 2005
The FAO's predictions concerning commodity costs and production show sustained high prices for milk and growing sugar consumption in the developing world.
Chiquita opts against relocation to focus on business challenges
Chiquita is to keep its headquarters in their current location in Cincinnati, Ohio, in order to focus on its major business priorities, said the company's chairman in an internal announcement last week.
Drought resistant tomatoes promise increased yields
Scientists have developed a strategy to engineer drought-resistant tomatoes, which could lead to dramatically increased yields.
Cargill targets energy bars with low GI sweetener
Ingredients giant Cargill showcased its Xtend Isomaltulose product at the FiE in Paris, targeting energy and sports food and beverage manufacturers with the low GI sweetener.
DSM launches taste-neutral flavour-enhancing yeast extract
Ingredients firm DSM has launched a neutral-tasting yeast extract that promises to improve taste and flavour impact in a wide variety of food applications.
Continue making whole grain claims, says industry body
In the absence of definitive action from the FDA, food manufacturers should take the initiative to promote whole grains to the American public, clearly indicating if products are an excellent source or a good source of whole grains, the nation's...
Dietary fibre not yet proven to reduce colorectal cancer risk, says study
Dietary fibre intake may not be associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study in today's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (vol 294, pp2849-2857).
Wireless system monitors food safety via the Internet
Two UK companies have teamed up to offer a wireless system that will allow managers to monitor food safety procedures via the Internet.