UK talks target issue of lowering emissions
Energy and environment ministers met this week in London to discuss the challenge of creating lower carbon energy systems to combat climate change over the next 50 years.
Archives for March 18, 2005
CIAA urges EU to support Lisbon strategy
The CIAA has urged ministers to implement reforms that will support company investments and enhance growth ahead of the EU summit on 22 March.
Rhodia acquisition brings gains to Danisco in Q3
Acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients brings growth to Danisco in a third quarter squeezed by low growth in flavours, writes Lindsey Partos.
ADM ramps up alternative trans fat line
Reflecting the booming market for trans fatty acid alternatives, speciality oil supplier ADM ramps up production of its zero/low trans-fat oils and margarines, for the second time in a year, Lindsey Partos reports.
Forklift-mounted RFID solution targets suppliers
LXE has joined with Intel and Sirit to develop the first robust, forklift-mounted RFID data collection solution for use in warehousing and distribution.
Whole grain stamp goes public
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in Anaheim. Cynthia Harriman, head of the council, told Philippa Nuttall how the food industry has reacted to this labeling.
Salt and labelling top consumer food concerns in UK
The publicity craze surrounding nutritional content and labelling has helped these two issues replace BSE as the biggest food concerns among an increasingly sceptical British public - warning the food industry to stay on its toes, reports Chris Mercer.