Trial data backs ‘moderate’ consumption of sugary drinks for teenagers
Moderate consumption of sugary drinks has little impact on adolescents' metabolic health, as long as they remain physically active, according to a new trial.
Archives for November 14, 2014
PURE Bioscience ‘deeply disappointed’ after FCN withdrawal
PURE Bioscience has said it is ‘surprised’ and ‘deeply disappointed’ at the need to withdraw a Food Contact Notification (FCN) for use of its antimicrobial in raw poultry processing after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said silver intake levels...
Welsh meat wins €4.1m funding boost
Welsh meat bosses are hoping to increase the profile for the country’s lamb and beef across Europe with the launch of a multi-million-euro project.
Miratorg cuts retail chain across Russia
Russian meat giant and agricultural holding company Miratorg has stopped the roll-out of its retail project, as most of the meat shops appeared to be unprofitable, according to the company’s management.
Obesity policies forget to consider food feelings, say researchers
A greater focus on emotional training may be a more effective way of encouraging healthy food choices than nutritional training, according to research.
"When we put all this data together, there isn't a country that doesn't experience significant malnutrition"
Malnutrition costs 11% of world's GDP: Global Nutrition Report
Malnutrition is costing the global economy $3.5 trillion (€2.8trn) a year in both the developing and developed worlds, the biggest ever global survey of nutrition has concluded.
McDonald’s to enter Kazakhstan next year
McDonald’s is to open its first restaurants in Kazakhstan next year – a new market for the fast food chain.
Bakkavor invests in chilled breads facility
Bakkavor revealed plans for a multi-million pound investment in its chilled bread plant at Crewe as it reported results up to the end of its third financial quarter (Q3).
Manufacturers urged to develop ‘tasty’ protein-enriched foods for the elderly
Researchers have urged food producers to develop good tasting protein-rich products that are based on foods that the elderly already regularly consume.
Juncked: Outcry over scrapping of scientific adviser role
Scientists have condemned Juncker’s decision to axe the role of Chief Scientific Adviser in the new European Commission.