Obesity task force demands action on internet junk food ads
Children should be protected from exploitative marketing techniques used on the Internet, according to a new report from the International Obesity Task Force.
Archives for September 6, 2006
ADM to increase corn syrup exports to Mexico
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) expects to increase its sales of high fructose corn syrup to Mexico once the market opens up in 2008, which will effectively tighten the supply and demand situation further, a company executive has said.
Scientists find 'proof' for high protein diets
A key hormone in the human gut could be the reason why high protein diets enhance satiety and promote weight loss, British scientists have reported.
Novozymes and DSM top Dow Jones sustainability index
Novozymes has taken the top position in Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index's biotech category, while DSM tops the list for the Chemical Industry sector.
Australian dairies invest $15m in innovation
Australian dairies will drum up A$15 million in funding over the next three years to support a new innovation centre that will be tasked with finding ways to better compete with a challenging marketplace.
More evidence links obesity in early childhood and later life
Yet another study has revealed the importance of good nutrition from an early age, as researchers found that children who are overweight as toddlers are more likely to become obese in early adolescence.
South Korea recalls contaminated farm produce
South Korea has begun to recall tons of agricultural produce grown on land near disused mines, after a survey found high levels of lead and cadmium contamination.
Unilever urges FDA loosen phytosterol health claim
Unilever has petitioned the FDA to amend its health claim for the use of phytosterols in foods and allow full daily intake in one serving rather than two - suggesting the consumer brand giant foresees more explicit and simplified health claims could...
Glanbia buys Seltzer, becomes pan-Atlantic customised formulator
Glanbia has today announced that it is acquiring Californian nutritional business Seltzer Companies for $105m (€81.8m), enabling it to establish an integrated nutritional formulation presence across the US and Europe.
New barley enzymes could mean more efficient beer brewing
US scientists have discovered heat tolerant barley enzymes, which could make malting more efficient for beer, and also provide benefits for the production of bakery goods and breakfast cereals.
EU companies consolidating to boost R&D investments
Despite the reluctance of many EU food and packaging companies to invest more in research and development, some have taken up the challenge of keeping the bloc on the leading edge of innovation.
Reduced snack variety could cut obesity
Reducing the variety of snack foods available to consumers could reduce the pleasure associated with them, cut consumption, and help fight obesity, suggests a study.
Predicting the future of the world's food supply
The emergence of new agricultural production areas and changing diets will have deep consequences for the supply and demand of global food.