Research by University of Plymouth experts into the detection of
harmful species of algae has helped develop a unique microscope
which could dramatically decrease cases of poisoning from
contaminated shellfish.
The forthcoming FEMS congress of Microbiologists will meet in
Slovenia at the end of this month to discuss, among other topics,
ways of reducing contamination in fresh produce.
Sainsbury, the UK's second largest food retailer, is to extend its
partnership with Shell, bringing its Local convenience store format
to 100 petrol stations across Britain.
Research continues into the potential benefits that oats and barley
could have on our health with new findings from the US suggesting
that diets high in barley could lower total cholesterol levels, and
could be of particular benefit...
Japanese soy sauce giant Kikkoman is to forge ahead with plans to
expand in the US with the announcement this week that it has
earmarked $100-million (approx. €86m) for the expansion of its
plant in Walworth County in Wisconsin.
Mothers consuming probiotics around the time of childbirth could
protect their infants from the chronic disease atopic eczema,
suggest Finnish scientists. Their findings could have positive
implications for children in developing...
