Companies fined after worker injuries
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has fined a paper and board manufacturer and a plastics company after two separate worker accidents.
Archives for December 17, 2012
Russia refutes link between ractopamine and US human rights bill
Russia has hit back against media reports that its decision to tighten controls on ractopamine in meat products was a reaction to the Magnitsky human rights bill, passed recently by US Congress.
Non-detectable aromas may be key to driving mood and behaviours: Study
Low levels of aroma compounds in foods could be driving important consumer behaviours and may even play a role in moods and activity levels, say researchers.
European economic woes have led to less ‘real innovation’, says Mintel
Major food and drink brands are producing fewer truly innovative new products as recessionary mindsets and behaviours continue throughout Europe, according to Mintel director of innovation and insight David Jago.
Stevia in Europe: PureCircle highlights emerging trends
Regulatory restrictions and lessons learned from other markets are shaping the way food manufacturers are using stevia-derived sweeteners in Europe, according to supplier PureCircle.
EC’s pension proposals would be ‘disaster’ for UK business
The European Commission (EC) wants to impose pension changes that would cost UK businesses £350bn (€440bn) and 180,000 jobs, according to research commissioned by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
EU opens doors to Russian poultry imports
The European Union has opened its market to poultry imports from Russia, just weeks after a similar agreement was signed with the Ukraine.