Archives for March 17, 2005

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Government pledges tougher fines for food safety lapses

The UK government has announced a regulation overhaul across many industries, including the food sector, promising less inspections and more incentives for firms with a good record on quality standards, but a crackdown on those breaking the rules,...

Atkins to pull out of UK market

Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind the trendy low-carb diet, is closing its operations in the UK, in a move that seems to herald the end of its presence in Europe and signal an upturn for carbohydrate-rich foods, writes Dominique Patton.

Czech conditions good for foreign investment

The Czech Republic, the first CEE country to be admitted into the OECD, has attracted a large amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) since 1990, making it the most successful new member state in terms of FDI per capita, writes Anthony Fletcher.