UK, Germany checking soft drinks for benzene
Food safety authorities in Britain and Germany are checking soft drinks for benzene after tests suggest a private deal with soft drinks firms in the US, 15 years ago, failed to fix the problem.
Archives for February 20, 2006
Salmonella discovery could help beat food poisoning
The discovery that Salmonella might have an unwitting ally could lead to new ways of tackling food poisoning in meat and fresh produce.
EFSA opens up to discuss future of GM in Europe
Europe's food safety authority is holding a high level meeting with scientists this Wednesday to discuss the future development of Genetically Modified (GM) food within the bloc.
EU to formalise new sugar regime today
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will formally adopt new sugar reform regulations today after months of fine-tuning the final wording.
McCormick continues restructuring with DPI acquisition
McCormick has announced that it is to acquire the remaining 49 percent of Dessert Products International (DPI) as the company continues its efforts to simplify its business and focus on areas with strong growth potential.
Cargill continues patent battle for high oleic canola oils
US agribusiness firm Cargill on Friday filed an appeal of a judge's ruling in December that prevents the company from enforcing patents for high oleic oils.
Bird flu advances to Europe's largest poultry producer
The deadly form of avian influenza has hit Europe's largest poultry producer, with France's government confirming over the weekend that the H5N1 form of the virus was found in a dead duck and possibly some swans.
Organics could protect children from pesticide exposure, symposium
Little has been done over the past decade to reduce the risk of children's exposure to pesticides through the foods they consume, according to an Organic Center symposium held yesterday.
Danisco targets Chinese cultures growth
Danisco Cultures is expanding its involvement in the Asian market with the launch of its patented Yo-Mix Real Quick freeze-dried cultures.
Tesco to face Japanese competition in the US
As Tesco prepares to take its lucrative convenience store blueprint to the American west coast, it may find stiff competition waiting from a Japanese retailer busy establishing a similar niche empire.