Archives for April 20, 2011

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Nanotechnology risks going same way as GM, FSA study

By Freddie Dawson

Manufacturers risk new nanotechnology-based food products being rejected in a similar way to genetically modified (GM) foods, unless they start engaging with consumers over their perceptions of the risks involved, a new Food Standards Agency (FSA)...

MEP fears 'stupid' DWP decision on Twinings jobless

By Ben Bouckley

A UK MEP says the government would be "criminally stupid” not to apply for specialist EU support for Twinings workers set to lose their jobs when tea production transfers to Poland.

Fresh Direct fights Morrisons trademark application

By Graham Holter

Oxfordshire produce supplier Fresh Direct said it will fight to protect its commercial rights after an application by supermarket giant Morrisons to register ‘FreshDirect’ as a trademark.