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.
Archives for January 17, 2014
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Post unveils non-GMO verified Grape Nuts as Gen Mills says goodbye to GMOs in Original Cheerios
Cereals giant Post Foods has unveiled non-GMO verified Original Grape Nuts, just days after General Mills announced it had reformulated Original Cheerios to remove GMOs.
Beware cheap imitations! Sweet Green Fields launches ‘fully compliant’ organic stevia extracts: ‘It was a Herculean task’
It was a “Herculean task”, but the years spent developing the technology and protocols to comply with USDA organic regulations and produce commercially viable organic stevia crops have paid off, say bosses at Sweet Green Fields (SGF) after launching...
New test method said to quantify metals absorption capacity of food, supplement ingredients
A new method of measuring the heavy metal absorption capacity of foods and food and dietary supplement ingredients has been developed by researcher Mike Adams of the Natural News Forensic Lab. Adams says the method measures the ability of various food...
The 2015 dietary guidelines: the RD's wish list
This week, a panel of 15 experts convened in Washington, DC to discuss the next round of federal dietary guidelines for Americans. FoodNavigator-USA asked representatives of the nutrition community to weigh in on what they’d like to see addressed in the...
Nestlé defends 'lunchbox friendly' claims after nut allergen rebuke
Nestlé has defended itself and its allergy charity consort against criticism of the marketing of its ''lunchbox friendly'' muesli bars to schools despite them being unsuitable for nut allergy sufferers.
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.
Hilmar moves into milk powders market with $75-100m investment in Turlock, CA
California-based cheese, whey and lactose maker Hilmar Cheese Company has unveiled plans to move into the milk powders market with a new processing facility in Turlock, CA - its third manufacturing site.
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.
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.
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.
Bega Cheese sells Warrnambool stake to takeover rival Saputo
Canadian dairy giant Saputo looks a step closer to gaining control of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB), after one-time takeover rival Bega Cheese agreed to sell its stake in the Australian dairy processor.
RiceBran Tech inks deal to take its value-added rice ingredients to Canada
Stabilized rice bran ingredients specialist RiceBran Technologies has struck a multi-year distribution and supply agreement with Hela Spice Canada Inc. to sell its products in Canada.