Milk genomics meeting heads for Europe
Cutting edge research will be laid before Europe's dairy industry in Brussels this autumn, when scientists from around the world will discuss how the genetic make-up of milk affects human health.
Archives for March 6, 2006
Arla says boycott losses to hit €53m
Arla Foods says a boycott on its dairy products in the Middle East will cost it at least €53m this year, as the firm tries to remain positive about the long road to recovery.
Weekly Comment
The benzene trail
The gamble by US authorities 15 years ago to let the industry deal with benzene residues in soft drinks has failed, and instead only kept those who needed to know in the dark.
EU agrees to one-year cut in sugar production
The EC's proposal for a one-year cut of 2.5 million tonnes (13.6 per cent) in sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup production has been accepted.
Danone Canada launches DHA yoghurt for brain health
Sales of a DHA-fortified children's yoghurt launched last month in Canada are already exceeding expectations, with parents keen to improve their children's brain development through nutrition, says manufacturer Danone Canada.