Codex discusses trans fats and GM ingredients
Global labelling rules for genetically modified food ingredients as well as trans fatty acid labels are on the agenda at an upcoming Codex meeting in Malaysia.
Archives for April 3, 2005
Coca-Cola invades Russian juice sector
Iconic soft drinks firm Coca-Cola, hit by slowing sales of its trademark fizzy cola, is set to buy up a leading fruit juice producer in Russia, handing the firm key access to an important emerging market, reports Chris Mercer.
China developes yield -doubling wheat
Scientists have successfully developed and tested a hybrid wheat breed that could at least double China's present per-hectare yield, according to the China Daily.