British Food Journal

Frank, Judith

1987 British Food Journal

doi: 10.1108/eb011793

The genesis and purpose of the National Food Survey is discussed. Originally to monitor and improve the workingclass diet the survey has broadened to analyse food consumption on seven levels. A major shift of interest has been from nutritional to economic. The survey is now of use to people involved in such disparate fields as applied economics, social medicine and market research.

Daly, Lorna

1987 British Food Journal

doi: 10.1108/eb011794

An update of food irradiation developments, beginning in 1984, is provided. Differing regulations within the EEC complicate the issue, leading to the recommendation of a new strategy proposed by the Commission in a White Paper. Recent reports are described and a number of important points arose from debates within the European Parliament. Benefits to consumers and industry are weighed against possible drawbacks.

Amey, Gene

1987 British Food Journal

doi: 10.1108/eb011795

Production of milk in the EEC during the last decade has caused surpluses, resulting in major problems for the Community. The US National Technical Information Service NTIS has produced a lengthy document, European Community Dairy Sector Policies, Problems and Prospects, which is the basis of this article. It describes the history of dairy expansion in the EEC the world's largest exporter of dairy products and effects on feed.

Jenkinson, Kay

1987 British Food Journal

doi: 10.1108/eb011796

The aims and recent interests of a major consumer pressure group, Consumers in the European Community Group CECG, are described, particularly in relation to additives, labelling, agriculture, irradiation and changes in the EEC. Five principles which the group wants to have applied to new developments in food law and food technology are listed.

Foster, Ann

1987 British Food Journal

doi: 10.1108/eb011797

The National Consumer Council, financed by a grant from the Department of Trade and Industry, aims to independently research, report, persuade and campaign on issues concerning consumers. Its work in the food activity has focused recently on three main issues labels on food products to inform consumers about food contents in an easily understood manner irradiation and its effect on consumers, particularly on their right to know whether food has been subject to irradiation harmonisation in the EEC food policy, particularly the representation of consumer organisations in industry.

Rawlings, Carl

1987 British Food Journal

doi: 10.1108/eb011798

Aseptically packed products have now become a way of life, representing a dramatic change from the negative reaction expressed by consumers initially with the introduction of French UHT milk in 1983. Longlife products now cover a wide spectrum of goods, from milk to soup. The particular experience of Bowater PKL is used as an illustration.