Archives for September 20, 2012

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Meat processors reject campaign group’s salty bacon claims

By Laurence Gibbons

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has insisted that food manufacturers are working to cut salt levels in meat, after a pressure group claimed over-salty bacon was threatening the nation’s health.

Real Crisp factory blaze in Wales

By Laurence Gibbons

More than 60 fire-fighters and 20 fire engines fought a major blaze yesterday (September 20) at the Real Crisp factory in Caerphilly, South Wales.

Scientists row as authorities ponder Monsanto GM cancer study

By Mike Stones

A new controversial study linking Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup and genetically modified (GM) maize with premature death has left scientists across the world rowing over its validity and regulatory authorities saying they need more time to study its...

Premier Foods goes to jail and collects £15M

By Mike Stones

Britain’s largest food manufacturer has signed a £15M deal with the Ministry of Justice to supply all publicly-run prisons in England and Wales with Hovis and Mother's Pride bread.