Danone to launch Senjà soy yoghurts
Danone will launch its newly developed, 100 per cent soy dairy brand 'Senjà' in France this February, giving new recognition to dairy alternatives.
Archives for January 16, 2006
Funding directed at new foods and processing techniques
Designated food "clusters" in the EU will receive a boost in funding to help the bloc's researchers develop innovative foods and processing techniques.
Can sugar be addictive?
Researchers at Penn State university remain open to the question over whether sugar is an addictive substance or not.
Glucose linked to better memory, small study
Sugary drinks may have been vilified by health and nutrition campaigners, but a new study suggests that supplementary glucose can boost the memory.
Lactalis buys Galbani for Italian cheese
Lactalis, France's largest dairy processor, has carried its wheeling and dealing on into 2006 after signing a deal to buy Italian cheese producer Galbani.
Fonterra eyes dairy venture in Poland
Two of the world's largest dairy firms, New Zealand's Fonterra and Europe's Arla, are looking to increase their operations in the Polish dairy industry, according to a recent report.
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EU grants Monsanto GM approval
Monsanto has won permission to import and market three of its genetically modified (GM) maize types across the EU for 10 years, despite fierce opposition from some Member States.