Archives for July 16, 2006

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Cost pressures knocking EU milk prices

By  Chris Mercer

Farmgate milk prices have continued to fall across the European Union and most rapidly in France over the last year, new figures show, increasing tension between producers and processors.

Oxygen, CO2 mix reduces spoilage

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A mix of 60 per cent oxygen and 40 per cent carbon dioxide can efficiently reduce the microbial spoilage of refrigerated beef, researchers say.

Weekly Comment

Sex, pills and bad information

The Internet is offering a wealth of information to more and more people, but also an avenue for irresponsible businesses to exploit consumer health concerns.