Liquorice under scrutiny
Chemicals in liquorice, used extensively in confectionery, could have an effect on testosterone levels, according to a new study presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference this week.
Archives for September 17, 2003
Integrated labelling
Creo, the Canadian supplier of labelling solutions to the food and beverage industry, will be demonstrating its Networked Graphic Production solution at Labelexpo Europe 2003, taking place in Brussels, Belgium on September 24-27.
Size matters
Consumers tempted by bigger portions for less money might be getting better value but they are also putting their health at risk, the World Cancer Research Fund in the UK claimed yesterday.
EU challenges Ivory Coast cocoa law
The EU has asked the Ivory Coast, to abolish a law that requires all cocoa beans to be exported in jute bags. This would mean cocoa could only be exported in 60 kg or 65 kg bags rather than in bulk.