Archives for March 18, 2004

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Safety guide for food industry

A new guide from CCFRA has been launched to help microbiologists assess the reliability of results from food tests. Stringent new EU laws require food manufacturers to show a thorough understanding of all food processes, writes Anthony Fletcher.

'Health' label helps drive dark chocolate sales

A new US study reports that the higher cocoa, lower sugar content and antioxidant properties of premium dark chocolate are making it a more attractive for health-conscious consumers, especially the growing number of those counting carbs.