Nabisco-Kraft integration leads to job losses
U.S. food company Kraft Foods Inc. on Friday agreed to sell its Brazilian dairy business to Italian food maker Parmalat Finanziaria.
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EU states agree on label rules for animal feed
European Union countries on Thursday agreed on new rules on labelling animal feed, in a move to tighten existing laws after a series of food scares in recent years, the European Parliament said on Thursday.
Live debate on EU and US GM food issues
The US-based Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology announced this week that it is to host a debate on issues facing Europe and the US over genetically modified food.
Pernod restructures polish vodka
Polish company Polmos Poznan is to become a direct subsidiary of the Pernod Ricard group Wyborowa SA, following Pernod's recent acquisition of the vodka company.
Antioxidants and zinc combo aids AMD
A combination of antioxidants and zinc could delay the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and vision loss.
Natural Products Expo opens doors, despite tensions
Despite current tensions in the United States and elsewhere in the world the Natural Products Expo East opened its doors.
High protein diet a foe, not a friend
High-protein diets have no proven effectiveness in long-term weight reduction and pose potential health threats for those who adhere to them for more than a short time.
Soft drinks and dental cavities, new research
Age and income have a stronger influence on the advent of dental cavities among teenagers and young adults than soft drink consumption.