Excess salt may drive development of autoimmune diseases: Study
A high intake of dietary salt can amplify and even trigger damaging autoimmune responses that may lead to diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers warn.
Archives for March 7, 2013
Oxfam confronts Mondelez, Nestlé and Mars over women’s rights on cocoa farms
Oxfam has called on the three biggest chocolate manufacturers to conduct independent audits on conditions for women on cocoa farms supplying their factories after finding evidence of unequal pay, discrimination and hunger.
Processed meat linked to premature death: EPIC data
Consumption of processed meat is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, and premature death, according to new research data from the EPIC study.
Industry welcomes conclusion of Vion UK sale
The acquisition of Vion’s remaining UK operations has ended several months of speculation and has been broadly welcomed by most in the UK sector.
European study links processed meat to lifespan
A new European study has claimed that eating too much processed meat, such as salami, ham and sausages, can increase the risk of early death from heart disease and cancer.
Natural halal colours gaining ground in the Middle East, says Sensient
Sensient is making inroads in the Middle Eastern market with a full range of natural, halal-certified colours, the company says.
US industry gives conditional welcome to EU FTA talks
A group of US food and agricultural oganisations has praised the Obama administration for launching free trade negotiations with the EU, but has called for any deal to address barriers to US meat exports.