Archives for March 17, 2005

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Czech conditions good for foreign investment

The Czech Republic, the first CEE country to be admitted into the OECD, has attracted a large amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) since 1990, making it the most successful new member state in terms of FDI per capita, writes Anthony Fletcher.

Government pledges tougher fines for food safety lapses

The UK government has announced a regulation overhaul across many industries, including the food sector, promising less inspections and more incentives for firms with a good record on quality standards, but a crackdown on those breaking the rules,...

Atkins to pull out of UK market

Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind the trendy low-carb diet, is closing its operations in the UK, in a move that seems to herald the end of its presence in Europe and signal an upturn for carbohydrate-rich foods, writes Dominique Patton.