Commission consults public on RFID use in Europe
The launch of a public debate on radio frequency identification (RFID) in the EU will pave the way for a unified policy on the wider use of the technology throughout the bloc.
Archives for March 6, 2006
EU agrees to one-year cut in sugar production
The EC's proposal for a one-year cut of 2.5 million tonnes (13.6 per cent) in sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup production has been accepted.
Milk genomics meeting heads for Europe
Cutting edge research will be laid before Europe's dairy industry in Brussels this autumn, when scientists from around the world will discuss how the genetic make-up of milk affects human health.
Food industry not responsive to obesity, claims report
By not doing enough to tackle the growing obesity crisis, the food and beverage industry is storing up problems for the future, claims a new report.
Best-selling product list confirms nutrition, convenience trends
A diet plan, a beer and 'light' snacks have come top of the list of best selling products for this year, according to Information Resources Inc (IRI), which said its 2005 product ranking results confirm that nutrition, taste and convenience remain the...