Archives for October 30, 2003

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Peanut peril

Research published findings in the Journal of Food Protection suggests that the presence of undeclared peanut protein in European chocolate is much higher than in North American confectionery.

Glanbia to produce milk for Nigeria

Glanbia, the Irish dairy product maker, has joined forces with Cussons, the UK group best known for its Imperial Leather soap, to produce and market milk powder for the Nigerian market.

Irish top the table

Ireland has the highest per capita expenditure on alcohol in western Europe.

The coffee conundrum

Coffee imports to Europe were 30 per cent cheaper last year than in 1998, according to recently published figures from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO).