Archives for September 17, 2008

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E. coli growth may be inhibited by tomato-based edible film

By Jane Byrne

Edible tomato-based, antimicrobial films could prevent bacterial contamination of food, while promoting health as a result of the nutritional and health benefits linked to the consumption of tomatoes, says US study.

Grain markets bounce back after fears of AIG offload

By Sarah Hills

Corn, wheat and soy prices have made a quick recovery following emergency action by CME to prevent the market being flooded after the $85bn government bail-out of insurance giant AIG.

Special comment: China dairy crisis

Choose your joint venture partner with care

The melamine milk crisis throws up some serious questions that foreign food firms must ask before they hop aboard a joint venture to take them into China. What food safety features is it fitted with? And are they robust enough to be life-savers if...