BBC News | The Company File | GM food bosses face roasting (#)
„Business: The Company FileGM food bosses face roastingDespite the healthy look UK consumers have doubts about GM foodThe bosses of one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, Monsanto, are facing a rough ride from their shareholders. The Chief executive of the US-based group, Robert Shapiro, is likely to face criticism at his company's annual general meeting for mishandling the debate over genetically modified (GM) foods in Europe. Missouri-based Monsanto spent heavily on publicity in the UK but appears to have lost the battle for the hearts and minds of consumers wary of genetically altered foods.“
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BBC NEWS | Business | Why cheap beans don't make cheap coffee
„The importer, which is usually a major trading company, will then incur port and customs charges before the coffee moves to a large coffee roasting company. In the UK, where many people prefer instant coffee, the coffee beans go through a costly spray-drying or freeze-drying process. Alternatively, the coffee is roasted and ground to make filter coffee. Only then will the coffee tins and jars be filled, labelled and transported to the supermarket shelves or to the coffee shops.“
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BBC News | BUSINESS | Coffee farmers 'face destitution'
„However, the BCA - which represents coffee manufactuers selling in the UK - says Oxfam "fails to address the fundamental economics of the coffee market in the long term". "Increasing prices of green coffee beans without implementing appropriate controls on production would not help the livelihood of the growers in producing countries in the longer term," the BCA argued in a press release. Click here to return“
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BBC News | HEALTH | Coffee 'fights allergies'
„Wednesday, 7 June, 2000, 19:13 GMT 20:13 UK Coffee 'fights allergies' Coffee 'answers the prayers of hayfever sufferers' Drinking a strong cup of coffee can relieve the symptoms of hayfever and prevent severe allergic reactions, claim researchers. They said they had successfully prevented even acute allergic responses such as anaphylactic shock, which can kill. Caffeine may be effective in chronic allergic disorders Hyung-Min Kim, Wongkwang University, South Korea The finding, from researchers in South Korea, could have lifesaving implications for people who are allergic to nuts and bee stings.“
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BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Iced T in the Park
„Monday, 10 July, 2000, 15:14 GMT 16:14 UK Iced T in the Park Travis stole the show at T in the Park By BBC News Online's Katie Hamilton Entering its seventh year, this Scottish music feast has it all - a knock-out line-up, a gorgeous setting in the lush hills of Balado and a warm and enthusiastic crowd. A bit of sunshine was all that was missing. Saturday Those brave enough to stand in the rain at the main stage would have caught a surprisingly strong All Saints.“
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BBC News | HEALTH | Material filters out pool bugs
„Wednesday, 26 July, 2000, 18:28 GMT 19:28 UK Material filters out pool bugs Infections can be picked up at the pool A revolutionary material that can remove bacteria from swimming pool water could prevent the spread of an unpleasant stomach bug. Present pool filters occasionally have problems removing the infectious form of the Cryptosporidium. This is a protozoan - a single celled organism - which is often passed into poolwater by infected infants brought for a swim. It is so infectious that one person with the bug could theoretically infect 100,000 others.“
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