BASF GM potato trial stokes controversy
UK approval for BASF to undertake trials of a GM disease-resistant potato has met with inevitable opposition.
Archives for December 4, 2006
FDF defends food industry commitment to health
Consumer groups should stop painting the food industry as the villain, says the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
New cancer-combating yeast strains developed
The manufacturer of a genetically modified yeast variety that is designed to reduce levels of the carcinogen ethyl carbamate in wine last week announced that it has transformed six new yeast strains.
Avebe 'on track' with solid year results
Starch group Avebe's net loss of €4.6 million for financial year 2005/2006 marks the completion of what the firm calls its 'reconstruction phase'.
Scientists look to better flavour, mouthfeel from whey-based dairy
The hydrocolloid high-methoxy pectin (HMP) may offer the best potential to enhance the thickness of whey-based lactic beverages.
Weekly Comment
Taking the junk out of junk food
The relationship between child and crisp has long been a sacred one but instead of exploiting this dynamic to shovel unhealthy food into young mouths isn't it about time healthier companies exploited it to push junk food without the junk?