Higher dietary salt intakes reduce gout triggers: Study
A high-salt diet has been found to lower blood levels of uric acid, a recognised trigger of gout, according to a study by US researchers.
Archives for August 18, 2016
How will milk drinks be affected by UK sugar tax?
Milk-based drinks are to be excluded from the UK sugar tax, given their nutritional value. And yet some milk-based drinks contain considerable amounts of added sugar. So how can the levy distinguish between the two?
EC welcomes WTO verdict on Russia's EU pork ban
The European Commission (EC) has welcomed a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling opposing Russia’s bans on EU exports of pigs, pigmeat and related products, imposed during 2014 because of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF).
Miratorg moves into German ready-meal market
Leading Russian meat producer Miratorg has exported its first ready-meals to Germany, the company’s Miratorg-West divison has reported.
TIPA seeks partnerships for compostable plastic packaging
TIPA is seeking new partnership deals for its eco-friendly compostable packaging, CEO Daphna Nissenbaum said.
Baby food and probiotics driving expectations for a €1.7bn colostrum market within the decade
The global colostrum market is expected to hit a valuation upwards of €1.7bn ($1.9bn) by 2026 with baby food and probiotics leading the way, analysts predict.
Calcium-rich fermented foods preferred in improving bone and heart health, study says
Calcium should come from healthy sources like fermented dairy products and leafy greens as a review outlines an approach to receiving an adequate intake while supporting bone and heart health.
Fodder trends: drop in Australian cattle in feedlots
The number of slaughter cows across Australia on feed has fallen year-on-year, according to a feedlot survey by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
Need for know-how in hygienic engineering knows no borders - EHEDG
The European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) will establish 20 new regional sections by 2020.
WTO: Russia’s import ban on EU pork illegal
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has ruled that Russia flouted international trade laws by imposing a blanket ban on imported pigs and pork from the European Union.