EU to lift ban on UK beef
The European Commission's veterinary experts voted today to lift the 10-year old embargo on UK exports of live cattle, beef and beef products.
Archives for March 8, 2006
Academic slams food labelling plans as 'too simplistic'
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA)'s proposed Multiple Traffic Light system is 'too simplistic, twenty years out of date, dreamt up by administrators rather than nutritionists and likely to confuse consumers', according to a university professor.
Sausage cutter speeds up production process, UFM claims
A high-speed sausage cutter launched in the UK meets the increasing demand for quick and efficient production, according to Union Food Machinery and Equipment (UFM).
Mintel identifies key food innovations for 2006
Brain-power foods, portion control and products targeting the senior population are likely to be the food sectors to look out for in 2006, according to Mintel.
Aluminium foil buyers continue to downgauge
While exports of aluminium foil from Europe rose nine per cent in 2005, internal demand decreased by one per cent as manufacturers continue to downgauge and source material elsewhere.