Archives for December 17, 2008

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Food manufacturers mislead parents, claims BHF report

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Manufacturers of children’s breakfast cereals and lunchbox snacks have been accused of misleading parents about high levels of salt, sugar and fat in a British Heart Foundation report.

Shift to shelf-stable food amid volatile prices

By Sarah Hills

Consumers are expected to switch from fresh food to more shelf-stable goods in 2009, but the food and beverage sector has a rocky road ahead, according to an industry analyst.

Move to end working hours opt-out mistake, says FDF

By Jane Byrne

The UK food and drink sector claims the vote today by the European Parliament in favour of ending the opt-out clause in the EU Working Time Directive (WTD) will not serve industry well during the current economic slump.