alimentation
Space cucumbers in battle against E. coli
While European scientists still haven’t managed to identify the exact source of the E. coli epidemic that has struck Germany, a Japanese astronaut has decided to rise to the challenge. Taking off on the morning of 8 June, Satoshi Furukawa, a crew member of the latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS), intends to grow space cucumbers
alimentation, epidemic, health, germany, food security, food, society
Dutch supermarkets at war in Europe
Special offers, two for the price of one, price-cuts, buy one get one half price, loyalty cards, vouchers… are you familiar with these methods of seduction? Supermarkets are engaging themselves in heightening competition to the point of declaring war on one another, such as in the Netherlands, where leading brand names are selling at a loss
alimentation, consumers, business, purchasing power, commerce, crise économique, sécurité alimentaire
Richard Adams, Britain's father of fair trade
The Fairtrade movement has come a long way since its humble beginnings, when two students began importing fruit and vegetables from India. As Fairtrade Fortnight sees over 10, 000 events held across the UK, we speak to one of its founding fathers
alimentation, economy, partenariats nord-sud, légumes, underground, food, fruits
Hormone beef versus roquefort cheese
Duties are to be doubled or tripled on French sheep's milk cheese and other "symbolic" European food products at the American border. Revenge... Latest titbits news from Brussels
alimentation, euweek, united states, eu frontiers, international trade, europe
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