Archives for March 16, 2006

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Chirac dismisses French protectionism claims

By  Chris Mercer

Europe has no time for national champions if it is to compete in the world, warned the European Commission president Wednesday, as French president Jacques Chirac dismissed claims that France was protectionist.

Filtration system designed for oily wastes

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A new membrane filtration system is especially useful for the treatment of oily wastes before they leave the plant, according to its manufacturer.

EC rejects request to shelve GM foods separately

By  Lorraine Heller

The European Commission has rejected a notification by Cyprus that required genetically modified foods to be displayed separately from non-GM foods in supermarkets.

Rhubarb back in fashion

By  staff reporter

Rhubarb, the favourite of granddads and school dinners across the country, has seen sales more than double after recent endorsements from celebrity chefs in the UK.

Food industry calls for action to boost competitiveness

By  Ahmed ElAmin

The EU's food industry yesterday called on political leaders to get behind a proposed economic growth programme for the bloc, especially in relation research, small and medium-sized businesses, energy policy and social reform.