UK taskforce targets sustainable production
A new business taskforce, assembled by the UK government, will aim to identify ways that companies can move to more sustainable consumption and production practices.
Archives for March 1, 2006
CSM targets key food sectors for future growth
Poor 2005 results could mark a watershed for ingredients giant CSM, which is in the process of refocusing its business strategy.
Green tea could protect against Alzheimer's
Drinking more than two cups of green tea a day could cut the risk of dementia by half, claims a population-based study of elderly Japanese subjects.
Bird flu spreads tension in poultry industry
Tension escalated this week over bird flu, after France criticised other countries for banning its poultry and a new report warned of a "steady erosion" in global consumption and prices this year.
Tetra Pak launches versatile packing line worldwide
Tetra Pak has rolled out it's A3/Flex packaging line worldwide, claiming no other carton packaging line around can offer food producers the same versatility.
New wheat variety could improve nutrition
CSIRO has developed a new experimental wheat variety with the potential to provide benefits in the areas of bowel health, diabetes and obesity.