Gut bacteria changes touted as a cause of diabetes
Major changes to the profile of our gut bacteria ecosystem are associated with the development of type two diabetes, according to ‘exciting’ new meta-genomic data published in Nature.
Archives for September 26, 2012
Belarus reveals marbled beef ambitions
Belarus is aiming to become a major exporter of high-quality marbled beef, government officials have revealed.
WWF Germany compares sustainable soy schemes
The WWF Germany has compared the ProTerra Certification scheme for sustainable soy with the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) – and has found now reason to prefer one over the other when recommending a scheme for the feed supply chain.
Ads for almond milk with 2% almonds not misleading, rules ASA
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that Alpro UK’s advertising of its ‘almond milk’ was not misleading, despite complaints that the product contained just 2% almonds.
Can early exposure shape better diets for future generations?
From sweet tastes, to saltiness and even garlic – the latest research is suggesting that early exposure to tastes can help shape long term food preferences, but just how important is it?
Self-regulation of food advertising to children is failing across Europe, says IASO
Self-regulation of food advertising to children has been labelled a failure by the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO), which has said in a new report that advertising to children has fallen by a “disappointing” 29% across Europe...
Barry Callebaut UK strikes end as settlement reached
Barry Callebaut has reached a settlement with workers at a factory in the UK after strikes were staged earlier in the week over a pay dispute.
Researchers create novel humidity regulating films to stop water vapour condensation
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have created humidity regulating films incorporating salts that absorb water vapour leading to extended shelf life and better product appeal.
ESBL found in nearly half of Danish chicken meat
Almost half of chicken meat in Denmark in 2011 contained extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) – an enzyme promoting resistance to antibiotics used to treat severe infections in humans – according to a new study from the Danish Integrated Antimicrobial...
EFSA approves safety of GM oilseed rape
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the safety of a genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape for use in foods and feed on the EU market.