Maternal diet linked to risk of heart abnormalities at birth
A relatively healthy diet before pregnancy is linked to a lower rate of certain heart abnormalities in babies at birth, according to new research.
Archives for August 31, 2015
DNV: Acquisition backs commitment to grow in F&B
DNV GL has acquired a Norwegian inspection and certification body saying the deal underscores its commitment to grow in the food and beverage industry.
Greece and Latvia opt out of Monsanto MON810 re-authorisation application
Biotech giant Monsanto has said it will abide by requests from Latvia and Greece to be excluded from its application for re-authorisation of its MON180 maize in the European Union, but accused the countries of ignoring science.
AFFI: FDA needs more funds to support FSMA but not through user fees
A coalition of more than 60 groups has called for additional US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funding to come from the Congressional budget rather than new user fees.
French supermarkets commit to voluntary food waste package
France’s major retailers, including Carrefour, Aldi and Lidl, have signed a voluntary contract to replace the food waste law – but a British industry group has called it a distraction from the real issue, saying similar measures are not needed in the UK.
Focus on fat not sugar reduction to keep consumers: Study
Companies who reformulate to reduce sugar may risk losing more consumers than with reduced fat, find researchers.