Plight of bluefin tuna highlights EU's fish crisis
Bluefin tuna has almost been fished out of some of the Mediterranean’s oldest fishing grounds, according to new data released by the World Wildlife Fund (WWW), a global conservation organization.
Archives for September 17, 2006
Cocaine drink could further confuse energy drinks market
Move over caffeine. A new breed of energy drinks are referencing illegal drugs in their marketing - but without actually containing them - in a bid to capture the lucrative, party-going youth market.
Industry calls for better regulation, protection of intellectual property
Further progress is urgently needed to improve the EU's competitiveness in such areas as innovation, better regulation, intellectual property rights and fair participation in global markets, says an industry organisation.
Bulk imports could beat wine bottle waste
Importing wine to Britain in bulk and bottling it in lighter glass would save money and help the environment, says a recycling agency, which has signed up supermarkets and wine firms to trial the idea.
Weekly Comment
The functional food fudge
In today's competitive food industry, healthy products mean healthy sales but the scramble to keep up with the obesity backlash can have dangerous repercussions.