Sainsbury's goes bananas for Fairtrade
Sainsbury's announced this week that it will convert banana stocks to 100 per cent Fairtrade, in a move that will have a significant impact on growers and other retailers.
Archives for December 14, 2006
McDonald's New Zealand changes to healthier oil
McDonald's New Zealand said yesterday that it would replace its frying oil with a blend that is lower in saturated fat and virtually trans-fat free.
Bilwinco software uses RFID to track and trace
An upgraded software programme using radio frequency identification (RFID) to track and trace products, will improve food safety management information, its manufacturer claims.
Senators call for tighter food safety laws
A number of Democratic senators have called for the establishment of a joint task force to examine recent outbreaks of E.coli, and suggest legal changes designed to prevent future problems.
Routine features first in breakfast choices, says study
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by market researcher the NPD Group.
EC Health claims publication update
The new European health and nutrition claims regulation and food fortification regulation will enter into force in January 2007, as the EC decides not the wait for adoption of the comitology amendments.
Women remain overwhelmingly influential in making food choices
Three-quarters of women still do most of the cooking and food shopping, according to new research that could help health promotion policies be targeted more effectively.
DuPont streamlining targets high value growth
DuPont's aggressive reorganisation strategy for its nutrition and crop protection businesses, involves closing or streamlining 10 plants and slashing 1,500 jobs globally.
DuPont expands corn business in China
Biotech firm DuPont has further strengthened its position in China, announcing this week the formation of a joint venture with one of the country's largest seed production companies.
Food industry 'in compliance' with illegal dye regs
The vast majority of foods tested for a range of illegal dyes comply with the law, claims the UK's FSA.
FSA lifts the lid on Christmas shopping
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have offered retailers an insight into shopper habits by conducting a survey of over 2000 British adults into yuletide rituals.
Court annuls 2002 decision on Spanish agriculture
An EC decision relating to measures adopted by Spain and implemented within the agricultural sector has been annulled.