Soy formula may inhibit intestinal development in babies
The soy isoflavone genistein may inhibit intestinal cell growth in babies, say US researchers, who have carried out tests on newborn piglets.
Archives for December 22, 2004
WHO calls for further salt iodisation
More than 50 countries around the world are still iodine-deficient, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is calling for strengthened salt iodisation programmes.
Eastern Europe key growth area for flavours market
Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa are strong growth areas for the flavours market while in western Europe low calorie and low carb diets will continue to spur demand, claims a new report.
UK investment for active ingredient carriers
UK sausage casing firm Devro ups its stake in a new technology used to deliver flavours and other active ingredients.
Asian rice production boosts global supplies
A significant drive from Asian rice producers has helped boost global paddy production in 2004 to an estimated record 611 million tonnes. But the Food and Agriculture Organisation says that supply is still not meeting needs, writes Simon Pitman.
China police detain Yili CFO
Three senior executives from China dairy group Yili have been detained by police authorities allegedly investigating accusations of company embezzlement. Analysts believe the news is likely to send shock waves through the sectors as Yili is one of the...
Outdated processing equipment holds Vietnam back
The Vietnamese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development says that a lack of up-to-date processing equipment is holding back progress for much of the country's food and beverage industry.