AFP - The head of the UN food agency Wednesday launched an on-line petition to enable people to show solidarity with the world's one billion hungry ahead of a world food security summit next week.
Sales of 1% fat milk have soared to record levels this year, with predictions that it will overtake skimmed and full-fat products in popularity.The government's food watchdog, the Food Standards Agency, said sales had risen after a multimillion pound advertising campaign urging consumers to cut their intake of saturated fats. It advised shoppers to switch to 1% fat milk which has less fat but t
Health secretary says ex-food minister will bring experience and expertise to roleLord Rooker, the former food minister, has been appointed chair of the Food Standards Agency, it was confirmed today.Making the announcement, Andy Burnham, the health secretary, said Rooker would bring "considerable experience and expertise" to the roll."I am delighted to appoint Lord Rooker as chair of the Food Sta
GMO maize strain safe: EU food agency (AFP)
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AFP - A genetically modified strain of maize, banned in some EU countries, poses no risk to health or the environment, the European Food Safety Authority declared on Tuesday.
Food and drug agency to study greater openness (AP)
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AP - The government's food and drug regulators want to open their files to the public.
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