Archives for December 5, 2005

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Russian scientists stretch meat shelf-life

By  Angela Drujinina

Russian scientists claim they have devised a method of keeping meat fresh for up to three months using additives found naturally in living cells, says report.

Carbery corporate relaunch focuses on value added market

By  Anthony Fletcher in Paris

Carbery believes that its new corporate structure will enable the dairy ingredients giant to tap growing demand for added value products and provide a one-stop-shop for manufacturers.

Tate & Lyle expands ingredients empire

By  Anthony Fletcher

New acquisitions announced today by Tate & Lyle underline the UK group's strategy of achieving a truly diverse added value ingredients portfolio.

Iron, calcium linked to lung cancer

By  Stephen Daniells

Iron and calcium are linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in new research from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Weekly Comment

The reach of lobbying

The oft-said adage that there are two things people don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation - falls apart at the doors of the EU's parliament.

Organic market set to enjoy steady growth over next 20 years

By  Lorraine Heller

The organic industry is set to enjoy good growth over the next twenty years, according to a new study by the nation's Organic Trade Association (OTA), which forecasts that by 2025 organic products will be considered "commonplace."