Archives for February 22, 2005

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Industry warns of crop expert shortage

A lack of government funding and a weary image threaten to cause a widespread shortage of British crop production experts, says one industry body, warning the problem may bring serious disruption to UK grain and cereal processors within the next...

Sudan testing to cut risk and minimise costs

Food makers are advised to analyse any stocks of chilli and curry powder, bought in before the EU imposed the ban on sudan red food colour, to minimise the risk of expensive recalls and harm to brand reputation, writes Lindsey Partos.

Neotame on EFSA's agenda

Non-nutritive sweetener neotame is on the agenda in Europe as scientific experts meet today in Brussels to discuss the food additive up to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar.