A Russian company has applied to the Food Standards Agency for approval to market taxifolin as a novel food ingredient. A novel food is a food or food ingredient that does not have a significant history of consumption within the European Union before 15 May 1997.

The Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children.

The Agency's local authority audit report for Ashfield is now available online.

The Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children.

The Agency's local authority audit report for Ashfield is now available online.

Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:38:52 +0100 Subject: Events at Glebelands! From: contacts@... To: contacts@... Hi

Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:38:52 +0100 Subject: Events at Glebelands! From: contacts@... To: contacts@... Hi

The Food Standards Agency has issued an updated Allergy Alert, because further bottles of Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top NV Champagne do not mention on their label that the product contains sulphites. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone who is sensitive to sulphites.

When: Wednesday 20 October, 10am – 4pm Where: Bath Place at the Old Library, York Rd, Leamington Spa  A national information sharing and networking event for food co-ops, organic buying groups and CSAs, and other community food outlets. The aim of the day is to bring together community food initiatives from across the country to share information and explore new ideas.   You can join in a variety of small group workshops giving you the chance to ask specific questions of other similar food projects; and to discuss common issues you've encountered and how to resolve them.  Workshops will focus  on...

When: Wednesday 20 October, 10am – 4pm Where: Bath Place at the Old Library, York Rd, Leamington Spa A national information sharing and networking event for food co-ops, organic buying groups and CSAs, and other community food outlets. The aim of the day is to bring together community food initiatives from across the country to share information and explore new ideas. You can join in a variety of small group workshops giving you the chance to ask specific questions of other similar food projects; and to discuss common issues you've encountered and how to resolve them. Workshops will focus on...

The Food Standards Agency has issued an updated Allergy Alert, because further bottles of Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top NV Champagne do not mention on their label that the product contains sulphites. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone who is sensitive to sulphites.

Percy Fox & Co. has recalled one batch of Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top NV Champagne because it contains sulphites that are not declared on the label, making it a possible health risk to anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

The Agency has today written to all local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to tell them about local launches of the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), its branding and other developments.

When: 14th September, 10am - 4pmWhere: Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EHMany food projects and businesses are trying to change the food system – by promoting healthy food, selling local and organic produce or increasing people’s access to better food.  Not only is this task large, but it is also hard to make these initiatives work, and be financially viable in the long term.  Local Action on Food runs a diverse network of businesses, community projects and individuals who care about sustainable and healthy food. We are organising this conference to explore some of the possible avenues for food projects...

When: 14th September, 10am - 4pmWhere: Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EHMany food projects and businesses are trying to change the food system – by promoting healthy food, selling local and organic produce or increasing people’s access to better food. Not only is this task large, but it is also hard to make these initiatives work, and be financially viable in the long term. Local Action on Food runs a diverse network of businesses, community projects and individuals who care about sustainable and healthy food. We are organising this conference to explore some of the possible avenues for food projects...

The Children's Food Campaign vows to fight to protect children from junk food marketing following Health Secretary Andrew Lansley's backing for business involvement in health promotion programmes.

Children’s Food Campaigners have described as 'alarming' Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s criticisms of the healthy school meals initiative championed by health charities, children’s groups, and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

With the school summer term approaching, Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins has put down his spade to call on the Government to ensure that every child has the chance to have a go at growing their own while at school.

Hi Manchester Permaculture Network! Please, check out this Manchester Green Revolution Festival at the following link/url. You might have ideas to become

Hi Manchester Permaculture Network! Please, check out this Manchester Green Revolution Festival at the following link/url. You might have ideas to become