Food policies 'must motivate producers' to ensure supply
Untargeted subsidies and price controls may stimulate demand for food but they are likely to hinder supply, according to a senior economist.
Archives for April 25, 2012
Congressmen press USDA to educate on quality and safety of ‘pink slime’
Dozens of US Congressmen have come out in force to demand further efforts to educate consumers on the quality of lean finely textured beef (LFTB) – now commonly known as ‘pink slime’.
Eurofins to reinforce Asia Pacific presence through acquisition
Food testing firm Eurofins Scientific plans to reinforce its presence in the growing Asia Pacific region through the acquisition of a majority stake in a testing service firm.
EU set to harmonise use of flavouring substances
The European Union is set to harmonise the use of flavouring substances across the bloc after member states endorsed the Commission’s proposal to establish a list of permitted flavouring substances.
Greece tops the fat list, finds EU study
Greece has the fattest children in Europe, with more than 50% of children suffering from weight issues, according to new research.