Salt intake linked to cognitive decline: Study
A high-salt diet coupled with low physical activity could be detrimental to cognitive health in older adults, according to new research.
Archives for August 24, 2011
Early under-nutrition may increase heart disease risk in later life
Exposure to famine or under-nutrition during childhood and adolescence may affect cardiovascular health in adult life, according to a new study.
UK yoghurt mislabelled as gluten-free but not recalled
Emmi-owned yoghurt brand Onken is altering packaging on some of its yoghurt products that were mislabelled as gluten-free in the UK.
World sugar stocks on track for recovery
Sugar stocks should rise significantly from their current low levels, with analysts forecasting a global sugar surplus of around 9.5m tonnes in the 2011/12 (October-September) crop year, on the back of increased production in Europe and Asia.
Claims of abuse of wine and fruit workers rattle down supply chain
Claims of poor human rights conditions in South Africa’s fruit and wine industries have turned the spotlight on ethical supply chains as a new report calls on retailers to put pressure on their suppliers.
Ultra-efficient freeze drying process spawns healthy salmon snacks
A new freeze-dry method for salmon cubes that cuts processing time and energy consumption compared to current techniques, while retaining food quality, could be used on less appealing fish meat to add value, said US scientists.