Salted foods may increase cancer risk: Japanese study
Increased intake of salt may boost the risk of heart disease, while increased consumption of salted foods may increase the risk of cancer, says a new study from Japan.
Archives for January 15, 2010
Sugar sweetens new year sales for ABF
Associated British Foods has started its new financial year with a surprisingly good performance from its sugar business, causing analysts to raise their eyebrows and their H1 expectations.
Gene breakthrough unlocks pink tomatoes
Israel-based researchers have identified a gene in tomatoes responsible for a pink fruit, popular with Far Eastern diners.
New evidence of need for clearer COOL info
Consumers are confused about what country of origin labelling actually means, finds a new research synthesis that reinforces the case for greater clarity.
Tyson agrees to pay $5m in ‘antibiotic-free’ chicken settlement
Meat giant Tyson has agreed to pay $5m to settle a class action law suit brought by US consumers over claims its processed chicken was antibiotic free.
Apple pulp may help salt replacement in chicken
Apple pulp with a salt substitute blend may help reduce the salt of chicken formulations by up to 40 percent, suggests new research.
Price fixing in Dutch flour sector probed
A suspected cartel in the flour industry in the Netherlands is the subject of an investigation by the Dutch competition authority (NMa), with the spotlight being placed on the practice of both domestic and foreign players in the sector.
Freezing Florida temperatures add to citrus disease woes
The freezing temperatures in Florida this month added to the woes of citrus fruit growers and processors already struggling to fight the spread of crop disease.