Archives for December 22, 2008

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Own Label Show to spur buoyant UK sector

By staff reporter

The UK is set to have its first Own Label Show next November, billed as a forum for sourcing new product lines, finding partners and tracking developments.

Australian government, industry to set salt targets

By Jess Halliday

Salt reduction targets for food products sold in Australia are expected to be set in October 2009, subject to development and agreement between the government and the food industry.

Food companies warned about fake payment demand

By Jane Byrne

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned the food sector to be on alert regarding a bogus letter which falsely identifies the sender as an agency official demanding payment for alleged breaches of food safety regulations.

EFSA to investigate bee colony collapse

By Jess Halliday

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is launching a 9-month project to investigate the causes of honey bee ‘colony collapse disorder’, and is encouraging all parties to share any data on the problem.