GM dispute panel meets in Geneva
With the countdown extended, talks continue this week in Geneva between the US and Brussels to move the entrenched trade dispute on genetically modified organisms forward.
Archives for February 18, 2005
Russian ingredient prices rise
Prices for a number of key food ingredients in Russia have risen in January and February, according to a recent survey, and supply difficulties are expected to keep costs high for the foreseeable future, reports Angela Drujinina.
Antibacterial sealers developed from innovative new compound
Two European firms have come up with a range of sealing rings for the dairy industry designed to minimise the presence and effects of bacteria and microbes.
Study warns food makers not to 'overlook' kids market
A new study reminds food manufacturers that the distinct €14 billion children's food and drink market must not be "overlooked", with opportunities still ripe in a host of product sectors, reports Lindsey Partos.
South Africa retaliates following Irish cheese fall-out
South Africa has slapped an import tariff on Irish cheese, alleging that dumping has priced domestic cheese producers out of the market and also led to a 15 per cent fall in milk prices, Tom Armitage reports.