Archives for February 23, 2007

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Chiquita struggles to face up to challenges

By  Lorraine Heller

Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a widened loss in its fourth quarter and full year, but the firm said it expects a number of strategic initiatives it has put in place will help it gain momentum in 2007.

UK consumers rate food safety issues of low concern

By  Ahmed ElAmin

UK consumers rate the issue of food safety as one among the lowest of their concerns, behind even house prices and traffic congestion, according to the results of a new survey released yesterday.

UK industry slams food ad restrictions

By  Anthony Fletcher

The UK food industry has criticised the country's advertising watchdog decision to extend food ad restrictions to young people.