Cholesterol levels increase, despite industry efforts
The number of people suffering from high cholesterol is increasing, despite efforts by the food industry and health institutes to bring down LDL cholesterol levels.
Archives for February 17, 2006
Canadians opt for nutritious foods as they age, study
Canada's aging population and improved food labeling practices have started a trend away from fad diets and toward a more balanced and healthy eating pattern, according to a new study.
Regulators debate standardised labelling system for EU
Regulators and industry representatives from across the EU yesterday wrapped up a meeting in Rotterdam debating standardised system for food labelling across the bloc.
Food law briefing: industry should fight for interests
Law firm Eversheds tells FoodNavigator why Europe's food industry needs a voice in the ongoing debate over labelling, and outlines some of the battlegrounds to come.
Company develops ozone disinfectant process for produce
Produce Safety & Security International (PSSI) plans to produce prototype units for its ozone gas disinfectant process.`
Oat fiber could improve nutrition in food
A new oat variety developed by scientists in the US could increase intake of the soluble oat fiber called beta-glucan in their diets.
Regulator outlines foot-and-mouth prevention plan for bloc
The EU's food safety regulator has published an action plan to prevent foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease from entering the bloc again, calling for more controls on the import of animals, meat and meat products.
'Little evidence' for lycopene and diabetes link
Eating tomatoes and tomato-based food, rich sources of potent antioxidants, does not protect against the risk of type-2 diabetes, claims a study.
HortResearch breeds blackcurrants for health
Blackcurrants have already earned a reputation amongst the healthiest fruits thanks to a high antioxidant content. But in New Zealand, where five per cent for the world's crop is grown, researchers have been investigating ways to make them even better.