Collapsible crate targets cut meat market
SmartCrate is a collapsible, reusable container designed specifically for shipping bone-in-loin pork and beef meat.
Archives for July 18, 2005
Oatcake maker expands capacity to meet GI dieters' demand
The success of the GI diet in the UK has triggered soaring demand for oats, pushing the country's leading oatcake maker to add new production capacity, writes Lorraine Heller.
KFC owner continues UK expansion
The planned expansion of Yum! Brands in the EU, will expand the market for suppliers to the company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut chains.
Wheat, beef and lamb linked to IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome consumers are significantly more likely to have elevated food-specific serum IgG4 antibodies to wheat, beef, pork and lamb than healthy volunteers, researchers report.
EU ministers split on sugar reform plan
The first wrangling over EU sugar reform proposals by agriculture ministers saw protests and a passionate debate in Brussels yesterday, but the opposition looks increasingly isolated, reports Chris Mercer.