...Basma Ellahi Explores the scope for using genetically modified organisms by undertaking a survey which considered awareness (knowledge) of and policy implications for both the UK food retailer and manufacturer. Uses interviews and a postal questionnaire. Finds that the UK food retailing industry...

... at the importance with which meat manufacturers in the UK, Germany and Switzerland, view consumer concerns for animal welfare. Concludes that the meat industry needs to develop ways in which real concerns for animal welfare can be satisfied in a manner which both reassures the consumer and brings about improvement...

...Clare Grendale “Modified foods” were traditionally developed to be eaten by those who had special dietary requirements, usually for medical reasons. Over the past five years an upsurge in consumer interest in“healthy eating” has encouraged food manufacturers and retailers to introduce “healthier...

...David Roberts The area of consumer safety is focused on, with regard to food manufacturers′ and retailers′ responsibilities. A number of judgments in court cases concerning contraventions of the Food and Drugs Acts,Consumer Safety Acts and Trade Descriptions Act are described together...

...Jacqueline Senker Concentration in food retailing has swung the balance of power away from food manufacturers. This not only affects margins, it also affects product ingredients. Retailers are employing increasing numbers of qualified food scientists and technologists to develop high quality own...