Health, WTO dominate EU dairy talks
World trade discussions and communicating the health benefits of dairy were the two main topics for discussion in a meeting between the European Dairy Association and European Commission last week.
Archives for June 5, 2006
Review examines current state of sealing technology
A review of hot heat and cold sealing methods emphasises the common problems food packagers face when applying technologies.
Arla, Danisco swallow Denmark's EU subsidies
International food giants Arla Foods and Danisco got more subsidies from the EU than anyone else in their native Denmark last year, says a new report, adding yet more controversy to Europe's farm support scheme.
Cargill to expand cocoa presence in Ghana
Cargill is to build a state-of-the-art cocoa processing facility in Ghana, West Africa, to produce cocoa liquor, butter and powder.
Agency provides access to donated processing patents
A government-funded agency is helping small food firms develop their business by providing them with access to patented processing techniques donated by some of the industry's giants.
EU food agency opens debate on common risks-benefit analysis
Europe's food safety agency will begin a debate with processors on formulating a common standard for assessing the health risks and benefits posed by their products.