Vaccine claim in fight against African swine fever
Russia has developed the first vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) and has already initiated tests, according to veterinary specialists in the country.
Archives for January 17, 2014
Mondelez touts 100% RSPO-certified palm oil - two years ahead of schedule
Mondelez International reached its 2015 goal of sourcing 100% RSPO-certified palm oil for all its purchases last year – two years ahead of schedule, the company has said.
No, wheat does not make people fat and sick: Scientists
The idea that wheat causes obesity or sickness has been rubbished by scientists conducting a review.
Bill Gates charity to fund East African dairy project expansion
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $25.5m (€18.75m) to Heifer International to expand its East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) project - a program designed to assist small scale farmers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania “profitably participate...
Tree nut consumption may cut obesity risk: Study
High tree nut consumption is strongly associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.
Russia restricts Australian beef offal imports
Russia will officially ban imports of beef offal from Australia, effective 27 January, following the identification of growth promoter trenbolone in beef imported from that country, according to Sergey Dankvert, head of Russian veterinary watchdog...
ABF growth dampened by sugar price drop
Plunging world sugar prices hampered sales growth for Associated British Foods (ABF) in the first quarter of its current financial year, but its Twinings and Allied Bakeries brands delivered strong performances.
Fathers' diet, bodyweight and health may also impact child's obesity risk: Rat data
There may be a biological link between paternal diet, bodyweight and health at the time of conception and the health of his offspring, according to research in rats.
Horse meat one year anniversary: Hold the candles
We may be one year on but I am not really sure if the horse meat anniversary is something we should be donning our party hats to mark or not.
Americana in talks with Brazil's BRF on possible $1bn venture
Gulf food giant Americana is negotiating with Brazilian producer BRF on a possible “strategic collaboration” in the Middle East, according to a filing with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bank plots loan to major Ukraine pig meat firm
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) is planning to lend up to US$30m to help a key Ukraine pig breeder and processor expand operations.
Saudi firm announces major Sudan projects to bolster food security
Saudi Arabian agricultural company Iktifaa has announced plans to invest in agricultural and animal farming projects in Sudan, as part of the kingdom's drive to improve food security.
Food industry must do more to support UAE health reforms - dietitian
The UAE's plans to promote healthy eating are a good start, but the government and the food industry can both do more to combat obesity and diabetes, according to a Dubai-based dietitian.
Understanding the aging gut: Microbiome modifications may be linked to health and lifespan
Modifications to the microbiota could lead to changes in health and lifespan that are associated with aging, according to new research in fruit flies.