South Korea urges recall of benzene-containing drinks
South Korea's food safety authorities called on beverage makers last week to withdraw vitamin C-enriched drinks that had been found to contain the carcinogen benzene.
Archives for April 17, 2006
Foss upgrades milk scanner for more accuracy
The launch of a new milk scanner by analytical specialists Foss has already bagged the group some major deals with its claim to be a fifth more accurate than its predecessor.
EU states squabble over export subsidy cuts
The European Commission's cuts to export subsidies for dairy ingredients have survived a series of rows between Member States, as tension grows on how the bloc can meet its commitments to the World Trade Organisation talks.
San Miguel to cut costs in China, report
San Miguel, the biggest food and drink maker in south east Asia, will close one of its breweries in southern China this year as part of a cost-cutting drive in the region, according to a report.
Carrot juice waste may be new functional fiber source
The solid waste from carrot juice production is rich in insoluble fiber, could reduce cholesterol levels, and should be exploited as a functional ingredient, say Taiwanese researchers.