Is obesity fuelling food allergies?
Rising childhood obesity levels may also be driving the increases in food allergies, suggests new research from the US.
Archives for May 11, 2009
Dairy market will find route to sustainability, Carbery chief
As the depressed dairy demand, falling commodity prices and less support from Europe take their toll, it will be down to the dairy market to find its way to sustainability, says Carbery’s big cheese.
Stevia’s organic potential is not limited, claims PureCircle
Major Reb A supplier PureCircle has disputed recent suggestions that stevia’s potential for use in organic foods could be limited, although it agrees that certification poses problems.
Enzyme launch targets beer cost concerns
Danisco is targeting shorter yet more efficient production times with an upgraded brewing enzyme it claims can better meet manufacturing concerns over cost output.
Record FDA budget proposed as Hamburg clears Senate
Dr Margaret Hamburg, the Obama Administration’s pick to lead the FDA, easily cleared the Senate on Thursday, while the Administration proposed a record budget increase for the agency.
US state bans BPA in baby bottles
Minnesota has become the first US state to ban the use of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles. Concern focuses on the possible effects of BPA leaching into babies' feed when bottles are heated.
Commission takes action over nicotine mushroom mystery
The European Commission is taking risk management measures over the occurrence of high nicotine levels in wild mushrooms following an urgent investigation by EFSA, and implementing on-going monitoring.
China opens new food test lab
The first food-testing laboratory in China recognised to reach international standards for pesticide screenings, melamine and heavy metal testing and microbiological analyses, was opened last month by Eurofins in Suzhou.
Scientists map oil palm genome in quest for higher productivity
Researchers have created the first genetic blueprint of oil palms, an important step in improving the productivity and sustainability of oil palm production.