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2003-01-22 to 2003-01-23
US decision on EU GMO case weeks away - official US (January 22, 2003) - A U.S. decision on whether to bring a World Trade Organization case against the European Union for its moratorium on genetically modified crops could still be weeks away, a top U.S. trade official said on Tuesday.
"My guess www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15149
created on 2003-01-22
Study finds meal portion sizes growing US (January 22, 2003) - Americans aren't just supersizing their portions in fast-food restaurants, they're doing it in their own kitchens.
In a new study, researchers looked at such foods as hamburgers, burritos, tacos, french fries, sodas, ice www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15150
created on 2003-01-22
Canada's cloned bull left in regulatory limbo Canada (January 22, 2003) - Canada's first cloned bull, born more than two years ago, is alive and well on a stud farm near Montreal, but he has yet to continue his father's siring prowess as regulators struggle to revamp laws to keep up with rapid www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15151
created on 2003-01-22
Gov't raises sugar cane price for 2002/03 Bangkok (January 22, 2003) - The Thai cabinet raised on Tuesday the preliminary sugar cane price millers must pay for the 2002/03 crop, a government spokesman said, but the move still fell short of farmers' demands.
"The cabinet agreed in its www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15152
created on 2003-01-22
Australian drought may break by April - experts Australia- A record El Nino drought that has generated killer bushfires in eastern Australia after destroying billions of dollars worth of winter crops is unlikely to break soon but could end by April, a weather official said on Tuesday.
"In the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15153
created on 2003-01-22
Oil tanker sinks off Spanish coast, captain dead Spain (January 22, 2003) - A barge loaded with nearly 1,000 tons of light fuel oil sank Tuesday just off Spain's southern coast, leaving its captain dead and threatening more ecological damage as workers continued clean up a catastrophic oil spill in the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15154
created on 2003-01-22
Pressure to ease truck load limit Bangkok (January 22, 2003) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has formally asked the Transport Ministry to relax enforcement of the new 21-tonne truck load limit.
Kiatphong Noichaiboon, FTI deputy chairman, said the federation submitted a letter www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15155
created on 2003-01-22
Province in Pakistan ends five-year ban on wedding food Pakistan (January 22, 2003) - A provincial government is lifting a ban on serving food at weddings - by allowing one dish only.
Punjab provincial government spokesman, Shoaib bin Aziz said Tuesday the concession will be open only to wedding parties www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15156
created on 2003-01-22
Food industry urged to help Britons eat better UK (January 22, 2003) - Reducing the portions of convenience foods and snacks and eliminating sales gimmicks that encourage Britons to buy more and overeat could help improve their health, a conference heard on Tuesday.
Dr Malcolm Law, of the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15157
created on 2003-01-22
China's soybean import assurances evoke skepticism China (January 22, 2003) - China's assurances Tuesday that controversial new import regulations for genetically modified agricultural products, or GMOs, won't disrupt soybean imports were met with skepticism by industry and diplomatic sources. State www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15158
created on 2003-01-22
Live fish transport ship makes debut voyage China (January 22, 2003) - China's first homemade ship for shipping live fish made its debut voyage on Monday from the Houzhu port of Quanzhou city in east China's Fujian province to north China. The ship, 63 meters long, 9.2 meters wide and 4.2 meters www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15159
created on 2003-01-22
HK bird flu outbreaks are 'home-grown' - mainland official Hong Kong (January 22, 2003) - A Chinese official said recent outbreaks of bird flu in Hong Kong developed locally - and weren't bought in with chickens from the mainland. The director of the State Administration of Quality Supervision and Quarantine www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15160
created on 2003-01-22
Central to open Bangkok's biggest open-kitchen court Bangkok (January 22, 2003) - The Central department store chain's Chidlom branch will next Wednesday host a gala launch party for what it calls the city's largest open-kitchen court. The FoodLoft, occupying more than 1,800 square metres on the seventh www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15161
created on 2003-01-22
Microorganisms break down toxic pesticide US (January 22, 2003) - Researchers in the U.S. and Pakistan have identified a group of microorganisms that can break down a common toxic pesticide, endosulfan. Detoxifying pesticides through biological means is receiving attention as an alternative to www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15162
created on 2003-01-22
EU to announce overhaul of farm subsidies Belgium (January 22, 2003) - The European Union faced criticism from environmentalists Tuesday for watering down plans to reform its 42 billion euro (US$45 billion) farm subsidy budget.
The complaints came on the eve of the announcement by the EU www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15163
created on 2003-01-22
Brazil agrees finance for fishing fleet Brazil (January 22, 2003) - In a bid to boost economic growth and fisheries development, the authorities are allowing the Merchant Navy Fund (FMM) to finance the building of fishing vessels. Aquaculture and Fisheries Secretary José Fritsch www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15164
created on 2003-01-22
Aussie vintner takes dim view of profits Australia (January 22, 2003) - One of Australia's biggest winemakers has warned that fierce competition will dent its profits for the year. Southcorp, the producer of the Penfolds, Rosemount and Lindemans wines, has cut its full-year forecast by 14%. The www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15165
created on 2003-01-22
Iraq remains Jordan's biggest trade partner Jordan (January 22, 2003) - Jordan's exports to Iraq decreased by 1.7 percent in 2002 compared with the previous year, the Industry and Trade Ministry said in a release on Tuesday. Despite the fact, Iraq is still Jordan's biggest trade partner, since www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15166
created on 2003-01-22
Breeders hope to put more rabbit on the menu US (January 22, 2003) - Trix might be for kids, but there are plenty of local residents who would rather eat the rabbit. Lockers are having a hard time keeping rabbit meat on hand. Butchers said there aren't enough rabbitries in Northeast Iowa or the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15167
created on 2003-01-22
US in free-trade talks with Muslim ally Morocco US (January 22, 2003) - The United States formally began free-trade talks on Tuesday with the moderate Muslim state of Morocco, which it praised as a close ally in its war on terrorism.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick said the proposed www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15168
created on 2003-01-22
We've got to stop eating like this US (January 22, 2003) - And how is the food at the Calhoun School in Manhattan this year, now that Chef Bobo is in charge?
"It's awesome," says a student diner. "The hot dogs don't bounce."
That's an admirably succinct review, and no doubt accurate, www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15169
created on 2003-01-22
Sensors could tell when food has expired US (January 22, 2003) - It looks like expiration dates may soon expire themselves. Believe it or not, tiny food sensors will soon tell us when it's time to pitch that old carton of milk.
Marcie Keever usually tests milk's freshness by smelling it -- a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15170
created on 2003-01-22
Morrison pressed to appoint non-executive directors UK (January 22, 2003) - Sir Ken Morrison, chairman of the supermarket group whose takeover of Safeway is being crowded out by rival bidders, is under pressure from shareholders to accelerate the appointment of non-executive directors to his board. Sir Ken www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15171
created on 2003-01-22
Proposed ethanol cuts fuel storm in corn country US (January 22, 2003) - Minnesota farmers plan to rally at the State Capitol today against Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed elimination of $26.8 million in subsidies for 13 ethanol plants this year. Expected to take part are at least 10 busloads of farmers www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15172
created on 2003-01-22
Canegrowers threaten to withhold sugar supplies Australia (January 22, 2003) - Canegrowers in Australia have threatened to withhold supplies from sugar mills in protest against further deregulation of the sugar industry.
Bruno Sartori, a cane farmer from the Burdekin region south of Townsville, said www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15173
created on 2003-01-22
Security scramble: New cargo rule has shippers worried US (January 22, 2003) - Freight forwarders and importers around the state are hustling to prepare for Feb. 2 implementation of the "24-hour rule," a new security regulation that could prevent U.S.-bound cargo containers from leaving overseas ports if they www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15174
created on 2003-01-22
The fear of food: America is isolated over GMOs US (January 22, 2003) - Tony Hall’s career has always depended on his command of certain facts about corn. For instance, did you know that last year the United States produced more than 9 billion bushels, 42 percent of the world’s supply? And that a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15175
created on 2003-01-22
The case for caution over GM foods Belgium (January 22, 2003) - When China, India and Zambia decided to resist genetically modified food, they were widely perceived as following Europe’s lead. U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Zoellick has threatened to drag Europe before the World Trade www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15176
created on 2003-01-22
NZ farm incomes forecast to drop New Zealand (January 22, 2003) - Economists are slicing hundreds of millions of dollars from their estimates of farming income for this year as the Kiwi dollar shows no sign of slipping from US55c.
If the Kiwi stayed at present levels, sheep and beef www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15177
created on 2003-01-22
Beef bred on beer grows in Wales UK (January 22, 2003) - The world's most expensive cows are being reared on Welsh pastures and could soon be served as a delicacy by top chefs. Beer-swilling bovines that are massaged with rice wine are all the rage for some of America's A-list www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15178
created on 2003-01-22
Moth breeder could have destroyed NZ fruit industry - MAF New Zealand (January 22, 2003) - An Auckland man has admitted breaching stringent biosecurity laws by importing eggs of a foreign moth with the potential to ravage the country's horticulture and forests. The pale tussock moth belongs to the same family as www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15179
created on 2003-01-22
A declaration of war against Aldi? Germnay (January 22, 2003) - Germany's minister for consumer protection says discount supermarkets like Aldi are guilty of price dumping that threatens jobs and German farms. But the industry says its prices are merely competitive. A leading minister in www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15180
created on 2003-01-22
Tyson shaking its chicken image US (January 22, 2003) - Tyson Foods Inc. is expanding from its traditional chicken business, launching new lines of beef and pork under its own name and featuring its new muscle as the world's largest meat company.
The effort will include $40 million in www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15181
created on 2003-01-22
Burns Philp goes to takeover body on Goodman bid Australia (January 22, 2003) - Australian-based spice maker Burns Philp & Co Ltd, trying to buy food group Goodman Fielder Ltd, asked Australia's Takeovers Panel today to decide whether its target had breached conditions that could void the offer. The www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15182
created on 2003-01-22
Mushrooms need specialized care US (January 22, 2003) - There is a Valley crop that is mushrooming but not in every sense of the word. It's literally the growing of mushrooms, about 1 million pounds of them each year at Alexander's Mushrooms. The Delano mushroom operation is a Valley www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15183
created on 2003-01-22
Gum sales in Singapore: Wrigley tackles sticky issue US (January 22, 2003) - A prescription for sugarless gum? For Chicago's Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., that's the big sticky issue in a new trade deal between Singapore and the United States. After two years of talks, officials from the United States and Southeast www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15184
created on 2003-01-22
Piggery fire inflames concerns New Zealand (January 22, 2003) - A fire near Marton at the weekend that killed 340 pigs near Marton has inflamed controversy about pig farming methods, despite the fact that the piggery uses animal-friendly practices. "I know the staff were blimmin upset www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15185
created on 2003-01-22
Drink to a healthy economy with a Scotch whisky UK (January 22, 2003) - Whisky is much more than just the favourite drink of many Scottish people – it is also a major driver of growth in the British economy.
A new study by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) shows that the Scottish distilling www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15186
created on 2003-01-22
Indian agencies accredited to boost organic spice exports India (January 22, 2003) - The Spices Board of India has started accrediting inspection and certification agencies to boost the marketing of organic products within and outside the country. With this development, Indian farmers can get better services at www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15187
created on 2003-01-22
A new market for baby food: Japan targets the elderly Japan (January 22, 2003) - Strolling the aisles of his neighborhood supermarket, Shu Hamada gazes at a display of ready-to-eat treats from Japan's top baby-food makers: soft-boiled scabbard fish, bite-size shrimp meatballs, chop suey with tofu, and dozens www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15188
created on 2003-01-22
Now Tesco launches into battle for Safeway UK (January 22, 2003) - Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco launched into the battle for Safeway today by announcing that it too was considering a bid for the group.
Tesco said it was weighing up a part-cash and part-share bid and added that the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15189
created on 2003-01-22
Obesity suit against McDonald's dismissed US (January 23, 2003) - McDonald's Corp. won a major victory for the fast-food industry on Wednesday when a federal judge threw out a widely watched lawsuit that blamed Big Macs, fries and Chicken McNuggets for obesity in children.
U.S. District www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15190
created on 2003-01-23
Foot and mouth threatens southern Africa South Africa (January 23, 2003) - There are growing fears that an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Zimbabwe is putting the entire meat industry in southern Africa at risk. The highly contagious disease which spreads among livestock was first reported www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15191
created on 2003-01-23
7th cow with BSE found in Hokkaido Japan (January 23, 2003) - A cow in Hokkaido was found to have contracted brain-wasting bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the seventh BSE case in Japan, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Thursday.
The announcement came just four www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15192
created on 2003-01-23
Ecuador keeps lead in world banana export Ecuador (January 23, 2003) - Ecuador saw its bananas exports total 897 million US dollars by the end of November last year, an increase of 12.8 percent from the level a year earlier, retaining its lead in the international market.
Ecuador's Agriculture www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=15193
created on 2003-01-23
