Health benefit of sugary drinks tax is ‘a strong claim’, says academic
The Children’s Food Campaign claims a 20p tax on sugary drinks could have major positive impact on health but academics and industry say evidence is lacking.
Archives for March 12, 2015
Bart Ingredients: Nut in spices test may not be accurate
Testing which led to the recall of ground cumin because almond was found ‘may not be accurate’, according to Bart Ingredients.
Olive processing waste offers natural emulsifier potential
Solid waste from the processing of olives could provide a source of natural emulsifiers fit for use in neutral and acidic oil–in–water emulsions, say researchers.
Turkey opens to feeder cattle
Turkey has opened its doors to feeder cattle imports to members of associations and cooperatives who have signed contracts for the animals with Turkey’s Meat and Milk Board (ESK).
Pesticide residues ‘clearly exceed’ legal limits in 1.5% of European foods
Pesticide residues in raw and processed foods clearly exceeded legal limits in 1.5% of European foods in 2013, according to a new assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Reduce marketing of sugar-rich products, says WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that companies need to reduce the marketing of sugar-rich products if consumers are to slash their intake to 10% of daily calories.
Cooking pasta removes certain wheat allergens
Certain wheat allergens are released and lost when pasta is boiled while others are highly resistant and remain during the entire digestion process, researchers from Italy have found.