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Consumers would spend more on greener goods - survey

More people likely to accept nano than GM, say researchers

FSIS acts on US meat scares

Castleberry plant closed over safety fears

Wheat disease threatens global crops

 
   
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Tea drinking lessens female artery plaque

Kosher demand from the west fuels Israel exports

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Yak cheese healthier for heart than cheddar: study

 
 

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Consumers would spend more on greener goods - survey
European consumers will generally consider paying more for environmentally friendly manufactured products, though encouragement may be needed to make good on their promises, according to a new survey... Read


More people likely to accept nano than GM, say researchers
Foods produced using emerging nanotechnology are less likely to come up against consumer hurdles than genetically modified foods since they do not involve tinkering with genes, and therefore have a greater perception... Read


FSIS acts on US meat scares
The recall of over 143,000,000 pounds of raw and frozen meat products by a California meat processor in February is forcing the US regulatory authorities to act and reassure the public about the safety of the US... Read


Castleberry plant closed over safety fears
Castleberry, the US-based food company linked to botulism-tainted food last summer, has now been temporarily closed by the food and drug administration (FDA)... Read


Wheat disease threatens global crops
A new strain of a major fungal disease in wheat is now wiping out crops across Africa and Asia, sparking fears that manufacturers will be forced to pay even more for the vital commodity... Read


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Tea drinking lessens female artery plaque
The antioxidant-driven functional properties of tea have been highlighted in a French study that has shown tea drinking can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease... Read


Kosher demand from the west fuels Israel exports
Israel export values are growing in line with an increasing global demand for kosher food, fuelled by consumer preference for its clear labelling and rigorous requirements... Read


Raw milk camembert poses safety concern says manufacturer
A leading France-based cheese manufacturer claims that authorities responsible for protecting traditional manufacturing techniques of camembert will eventually be forced to stop using raw milk in the product because... Read


Yak cheese healthier for heart than cheddar: study
Milk from the yak can produce cheese with more heart-healthy fats than cheese from dairy cattle, suggests new research... Read

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Development of European database for improved food safety
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) said in a statement that it has been commissioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to develop the EFSA European Food Consumption Concise Database... Read


Processor concern over German biotech ruling
Recent amendments to Germany's biotech laws will allow the country's food processors to make use of a "without biotech" label on their products, despite some concerns that such claims are misleading, says a new... Read


Budget supports SMEs but falls short on curbing prices
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) welcomes the Chancellor's vow to limit regulatory burdens and assist SMEs, but regrets its shortcomings concerning green issues and food prices... Read


Tray sealer tweaked for eel renaissance
Packaging Automation has adapted its PA182 tray sealer for one of the UK's leading eel manufacturers, as sales of the delicacy shoot up in the UK... Read


Wrigley gives gum a makeover
Wrigley will rework the packaging and flavour portfolio of its US gum products in an attempt to boost sagging sales in the area, the company announced yesterday... Read

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