Archives for January 15, 2004

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Set back for GM maize decision

The European Commission has delayed the adoption of a proposal to authorise imports of a GM sweetcorn onto European lands, opting to bundle the issue with other GM points on the agenda of an upcoming Commission meeting later this month.

Sensus expands roots in South America

Dutch ingredients producer Sensus has significantly expanded its presence in the South American market through new agreements with distributors in Argentina and Chile.

Profits soar for Cargill but BSE casts shadow on future earnings

Agri-giant and leading beef processor Cargill sees profits soar in the first half of fiscal 2004. But as the fallout from the first mad cow case in the US begins, pressure on current quarter figures steps up with jobs already lost. Rumours that the...

Scottish salmon safe to eat, says EU

The European Commission is satisfied that Scottish salmon is safe to eat, despite researchers in North America warning that the farmed variety sold in many supermarkets contains up to ten times more cancer causing chemicals than its wild counterpart,...

EU25: value-added dairy to offer gains

As 10 countries prepare themselves for accession to the European Union in April, a new report reveals food manufacturers entering, and already present in, these countries might want to start pushing high value dairy products.