Archives for June 17, 2009

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Pecan Deluxe buys kit for chocolate beasts

By staff reporter

Pecan Deluxe Candy has invested in new equipment for its plant in the UK that will enable it to make chocolate shapes like pigs and monkeys, and expand its fair-trade chocolate range.

Pledges sought for organic awareness campaign

By Jess Halliday

The UK organic sector is seeking contributions towards a consumer-facing organic awareness campaign, in advance of applying to an EU fund that would match the total.

MRSA infected foods safe to eat, says EFSA

By Rory Harrington

The superbug meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is able to infect food but eating or handling tainted produce does not present an increased health hazard to humans, a new report has said.

Could vinegar be natural fat fighter?

By Stephen Daniells

Ordinary vinegar – acetic acid – may prevent the build up of fat, and therefore weight gain, according to results of a study with mice from Japan.