Archives for February 22, 2006

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McDonald's faces lawsuit after nutritional info slip

By  Lorraine Heller

Inconsistencies in information provided by McDonald's over the allergen content of its French fries have resulted in the fast food giant facing a public relations nightmare together with possibly unfounded lawsuits.

Consumer support of GM declines, study

By  Lorraine Heller

Consumer acceptance of genetically engineered (GE) food has slipped in recent years, according to a new study that brings together results from a number of national surveys.

Sugar reform was vital and overdue, says EU

By  Anthony Fletcher

Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel explains why the formal adoption this week of the EU sugar reforms was vital, and why it doesn't mean the end for Europe's sugar industry.

Martek DHA could bring eye health claim to soymilk

By  staff reporter

Natural oils maker Martek Biosciences yesterday announced that its key product, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, is to be used in a new soymilk product, which could allow the manufacturers to stress the product's eye and brain health benefits.

Food firms target value-added milk sector

By  Anthony Fletcher

Food firms are increasingly targeting the UKs value-added milk sector as they re-align their businesses and move away from commodity products, says a new report.