Bill aims to set nutritional standards for school vending
A bill designed to set nutritional standards for foods sold in schools was last week re-introduced, after gathering strong support from scientific and education communities.
Archives for March 9, 2007
Pectin, fish skin and flour make a good film
Pectin, fish skin and soybean flour could be used to produce tough and versatile food packaging films that were biodegradable, according to new research.
EFSA issues barley glucose allergenicity opinion
EFSA has issued an opinion on the production of glucose syrups from barley starch following a request from the EC.
Tesco raises the bar on milk prices
Milk producers in the UK have given a cautious welcome to milk price rises announced by Tesco this week, in the latest development on dairy farmer incomes.
Monsanto, Solae joint forces for omega-3 from GM soy
Monsanto and The Solae Company have announced a collaboration over the development of omega-3 from genetically-modified soy beans, which could speed up the availability of the healthy ingredient from new non-marine sources.
Danisco fears effects of proposed corporate tax
Danisco believes that a bill to change the Danish Corporation Tax Act would significantly affect the company's expansion strategy.