Archives for August 3, 2006

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Lecture confirms organic food's mainstream status

By  Anthony Fletcher

The UK's 2007 City Food Lecture, sponsored for the first time by the FSA, will be given by Lord Peter Melchett of the Soil Association and will be on the subject of organic food.

Processors increase their use of biocides

By  Sean Roach

The demand for biocides in the food and drink industry is expected to grow due to consumer's heightened awareness of bacteria and pathogens.

Cognis no comment on sale reports

By  Jess Halliday

Cognis has refused to confirm reports in the German press that it is in advanced discussions with three potential purchasers, but the outcome of a strategic review will be made public before the end of the year.

Transgenic goat milk could prevent diarrhea in developing world

By  staff reporter

Milk produced by transgenic goats is seen to shore up protective intestinal bacteria against illness, thanks to the antibacterial action of an enzyme found in human breast milk; if the findings hold true for humans it could help prevent death from...

National Uniformity for Food Act

Under-resourced FDA unable to regulate food safety, says former official

By  Lorraine Heller

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under-resourced, under-staffed, and essentially incapable of overseeing potential threats to the US food supply, according to a former FDA official who last week opposed the National Uniformity for Food Act at...