Archives for July 19, 2009

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Mainstream press ‘exposed’ for health claim sensationalism

Not again! As if industry is not struggling enough with the severity of the European Food Safety Authority’s nutrition and health claims rulings so far, the situation has not been helped by the kind of articles that appeared in the UK press today and...

New scheme for Northern food firms tap technology

By staff reporter

A new network is aiming to boost the R&D and innovation potential of food firms in the North of England, by providing links to experts in product development, manufacturing and packaging technologies.

Breakthrough offers peanut allergy hope

By Stephen Daniells

Scottish scientists have reported a breakthrough that could slash the numbers of fatal cases of serious allergic reactions to peanuts and other foods.

UK FSA criticised over Irish pork dioxin crisis

By Rory Harrington

The UK Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) handling the Irish pork dioxin incident last year has come under fire with a majority of industry players levelling stinging criticism at the agency.