Archives for January 23, 2006

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EU council meeting sets agenda for 2006

By  Anthony Fletcher

The first agriculture and fisheries council meeting under the Austrian presidency of the EU, held today in Brussels, will set the agenda for food industry reform in 2006.

Italy's food safety measures called into question

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Recent regulatory measures by Italy againstimported wheat, chocolate and poultryhave raised questions over whether the country isusing the EU's food safety and labelling laws tobatter down foreign competition.

Demand for exotic fruits set to increase in 2006, report

By  staff reporter

Exotic fruits, white tea and small plates and bites are set to become more popular with consumers this year, as more people opt for "healthy," "fashionable" and "adventurous" foods, says a new report.

Ethnicity a factor in salt susceptibility

By  Anthony Fletcher

Some ethnic groups are more at risk of suffering from salt-related illnesses than others, warns a UK pressure group just days before Salt Awareness Week.

Mineral maker hunting for acquisition

By  Dominique Patton

Israeli minerals maker Gadot Biochemicals is seeking an acquisition in Europe or the US to expand its health ingredients business.