Ban on toys in food packets could spark off EU row

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Belgium's attempts to ban the placing of small plastic toys in food packets could have repercussions throughout the European Union (EU), with many member nations unwilling to sanction such legislation. The Belgian Health Minister's move follows the death of an elderly women after she choked on a plastic toy in a packet of crisps. The proposed rules would affect other products such as confectionery. Manufacturers are afraid that if the Belgian legislation is adopted it could encourage the EU to bring in similar rules.

Belgium, Social policy

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New Irish food export promotion programme aiming to boost sales

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The food promotion board in Ireland, An Bord Bia, is to spend 66 million Irish pounds to the year 2000 to help increase the value of Irish exports. The promotion will focus on markets in the United Kingdom and northern Europe, with increased emphasis on food ingredients and prepare foods. Exports of prepared foods are expected to double and the livestock industry is expected to see growth of 15%.

Ireland, Economic policy, International trade

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Swedish farmers launch food marketing drive

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Some 75 million Swedish Kroner is to be invested by the Federation of Swedish Farmers in a food marketing campaign. The organisation expects farming cooperative companies to invest a similar amount in a bid to promote Swedish food and to encourage exports. The campaign will focus on issues such as animal welfare and environmental concerns.

Animal Slaughtering and Processing, Meat Products, Agricultural industry, Sweden

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