Carbery coy over DSM rennet battle outcome
Carbery today declined to confirm whether a court dispute with DSM, which alleged that rennet supplied through the Netherlands-based company was ‘defective’, has been settled.
Archives for February 11, 2009
Phosphorus additives pose ‘hidden’ danger to kidney patients
Patients with kidney disease may be at danger from a ‘hidden threat’ of phosphorous additives found in processed and fast foods, says a new study from the US.
Tesco boss hints at GM backing
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has signalled that the retailer is willing to back genetically modified (GM) foods, saying consumer attitudes have changed and it has a vital part to play.
UK food and drink sales resist recession pressures (so far)
While the recession bites in the UK, and consumers tighten their belts, food and drink retail sales were up 5.1 per cent, on a like-for-like basis from January 2008.
Smart label can indicate product freshness, says developers
A ‘smart’ barcode for food packaging can inform consumers and retailers whether refrigerated food products such as chicken, milk and beef are no longer fresh, says the development team.