Heavy coffee consumption linked to increased risk of death in younger people: Study
People under the age of 55 may be at increased risk of ill health and death if they consume high levels of coffee, researchers have suggested.
Archives for August 15, 2013
Ukraine PM steps in to imported meat argument
Ukraine’s Prime Minister has ordered the government to develop and implement tougher controls on meat imports.
French farmers attack EU over egg 'crisis'
Farmers’ associations in France have attacked the European Commission for a 'lack of regulation' that has led to an overproduction of eggs and a drop of prices below production costs.
Software targets prevention of foodborne outbreaks
Software has been created to track and analyze environmental and product testing data to help food processing plants track microbial contaminants and prevent outbreaks.
Does EFSA’s folate-NTD opinion open door to disease claims?
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) recent backing of folate’s (vitamin B9) ability to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects is a good thing for infant health and the vitamin industry – but is it actually a prohibited disease claim in disguise?...
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UPDATE: Mondelez restarts Egyptian operations after conflict prompted closure
Mondelez International has restarted production in Egypt after it temporarily suspended operations due to civil unrest.
Uneven distribution increases saltiness of hot snacks: Study
Leyered or otherwise uneven distribution of salt is a 'powerful strategy' to compensate for salt reduction in hot snack foods, and will help manufactures design healthier products while optimising taste, say researchers.
Significant growth helps savoury flavours take slice of sweet market, says RTS
The global market for savoury flavours and seasonings has grown by of almost €1.5 billion in the last five years - eating in to the market share of sweet flavours significantly, according to new market data from RTS Resource.
Sartorius finds the balance for weighing food
Sartorius has unveiled a lab balance underlining the importance of reliable and traceable results when weighing in the food industry.
Little seeds, big deeds: Chia's bright bread future
Adding chia seeds to bread recipes significantly increases final product levels of proteins, lipids, ash and dietary fiber, and consumers like it too, according to research.