Hardy rye-wheat cross steps into the future
A hardy winter cereal crop could soon be a common sight in European fields as scientists in France present the fruits of 30 years of labour in the labs.
Archives for March 9, 2004
'Value-added' the way forward for Aarhus
Expecting a higher uptake of vegetable fats by European chocolate manufacturers following the new '5 per cent' chocolate rule, Danish oils and fats supplier Aarhus United sees a drop in income for 2003, compounded by currency conversions, a decline in...
Deposit-free cans in Germany
Ball Packaging Europe has developed a new deposit-free beverage can for the ready-to-drink coffee drinks market. The new coffee cans are made of 100 per cent recyclable steel, and are being distributed by convenience stores. Customers do not have to...
UK to clear GM crops?
Favourable news for the pro-GM camp as a team of British scientists claims that genetically modified (GM) maize is less damaging to wildlife than conventional varieties. At the same time, leading UK organisations call on Tony Blair to stop any...