Wholegrain foods can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, study
New research suggests that eating wholegrain foods, such as whole-meal bread or porridge could be as effective as blood pressure-lowering drugs.
Archives for December 14, 2010
Walmart reassesses Russia strategy
Walmart has announced the closure of its office in Moscow, opened just last year, as it does not see any suitable acquisition opportunities on the horizon.
EFSA green light for recycling PP CHEP crates for food contact
European food safety watchdog EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has ruled that it is safe to recycle polypropylene (PP) crates made by the UK-based pallet and container packaging company CHEP for food contact uses.
Quality Package to reinforce schemes, gives guidelines for labelling
The European Commission has adopted a new policy package on food quality standards that aims to reinforce the PDO-PGI scheme, streamline marketing standards, and provides guidelines on use of voluntary labelling schemes.
High-fructose syrup from date palm, a low-cost alternative: Study
Extracts from date palm fruit could be used to produce low-cost, natural, fructose-rich syrup, according to new research from Tunisia.
Nutrition labels just one tool in childhood obesity fight: Study
Mothers’ use of nutritional labels has some impact on the likelihood of their children being obese, indicates a study from Taiwan, but it is not enough to tackle the problem alone and more policy measures are needed.