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Fruit flies help explain why diet success varies

A study on fruit flies has indicated that genetic interaction with diet has a greater impact on body weight than diet alone, which the researchers say can help explain different reactions to similar diets.

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How brand and labelling impact purchasing decisions

Branding and labelling have the most impact on consumers’ buying decisions, followed by blind tasting, concludes a study that used wine tasting as a model to determine the relative influence of different cues on purchasing intent.

Adult rats’ sodium appetite linked to early polyunsaturated fat deficiency

Diets that include too little polyunsaturated fat in early childhood could lead to increased appetite for sodium later in life, suggests a new rat study published in the journal Appetite.

Almonds on the up in new products

Almonds were the most popular nut used in new products launched in the EU last year, Mintel data indicate, with over 50 per cent of almond-containing foods in the confectionery and bakery categories.

EU project produces low-cost spirulina

A project funded by the EU has resulted in an emerging spirulina industry in Chad, boosting production of the nutrient-rich algae to a commercial scale across the country.

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Krones reports H1 recovery in sales and profits from FoodProductionDaily.com

Krones claims to have achieved “turnaround” as orders start to flow in after a tough 2009; described by the company as the most difficult in its 59 year history.

Water-based anti-fog coating cost effective, easy to use, says company from FoodProductionDaily.com

An eco-friendly anti-fog coating for food packaging with high oil and grease resistance is the first water-based product that is repulpable and biodegradable, said Aqua Based Technologies (ABT).

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Percy takes center stage at Croda omega-3 launch from NutraIngredients.com

Croda has launched a new Business-to-Consumers website for its PureMax omega-3 platform that aims to improve consumer understanding of the health benefits and usability of the nutritional lipids.

Alcohol may reduce arthritis risk and severity from NutraIngredients-USA.com

New research suggests that drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis - the first time such an effect has been observed in humans.

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