Maternal diet before conception may affect baby’s DNA expression
A mother's environment and dietary habits around the time of conception could permanently change the function of genes influencing the risk of diseases in her child, say researchers.
Archives for June 10, 2015
Is organic the best way to start the day?
Organic breakfast products are an easy and affordable way to dip a toe in organic, the Soil Association says.
Organic growth: What drove Wessanen to cut 90% of its revenue?
Wessanen has undergone a huge transformation over the past 15 years in its goal to become Europe’s largest healthy and sustainable food company – and has cut its revenue by 90% in the process.
MHP releases plans for large-scale poultry production increase
Ukraine poultry giant MHP has unveiled large-scale five-year expansion plans.
CDC response to CSPI report
CSPI finds solved and reported outbreaks declined
Outbreaks reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the percentage of those solved have declined, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Vion to focus on Bad Bramstedt site
Vion, the Dutch food company, is to concentrate its North German cattle slaughtering at its production location in Bad Bramstedt.
German meat firms swell meat-free presence
German meat firms are increasingly targeting vegan consumers, launching products tailored to that section of the market, according to organisers of global trade show Anuga.
Can eating nuts extend life? Research backs ‘handful a day’ to prevent early death
Snacking on half a handful of nuts every day could significantly lower overall and cause-specific mortality, Dutch researchers have reported.
Nestlé suffers setback in Kit Kat shape trademark registration
The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) has advised the court Nestlé’s attempts to trademark the four-finger Kit Kat shape in the UK are uncompliant with EU law.