Special edition: R&D
Lack of R&D puts EU food sector at risk
Europe’s food and drink sector is lagging behind the competition because of investments in R&D have stagnated since 2006, warns the CIAA.
Archives for October 28, 2010
UK pumps £4.2m into food and drink training
A new £4.2m funding project will cover 50 per cent of employee training costs in the UK food and drink industry and aims to deliver flexible training courses in addition to full qualifications.
EFSA strikes a blow against cocoa health claims
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has struck a blow to the confectionery industry by saying there is not enough evidence to support a link between cocoa flavanols and some of the often touted health benefits.