Study finds strong link between childhood obesity and premature death
Obesity, hypertension and glucose intolerance in children are strongly associated with premature death, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Archives for February 12, 2010
Name-brands should prepare now for customer comeback
Branded food manufacturers should start preparing now to win back customers from store brands when the economy improves, advises a new report from market researchers The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research.
Saturated fats not linked to heart disease: Meta-analysis
Dietary intakes of saturated fats are not linked to cardiovascular disease, so says a meta-analysis of 21 studies from across the world.
Salt’s role in meat products under scrutiny
Dutch research organisation TNO has embarked on a two-year collaboration with Vaessen-Shoemaker to explore ways to reducing salt content in composite meat products.
French bisphenol A opinion puts debate back on scientific ground
A European plastics industry body has hailed a decision by the French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA) to use scientific rather than political considerations to guide its ongoing evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA).
New EU omega-3 labeling rules to boost product launches: GOED
New European Union omega-3 labelling rules will help consumers understand the role the fatty acids can play in the diet and boost product launches, according to the global omega-3 trade group, GOED.
Muntons eyes Europe with new distribution deal
Muntons is looking to build use of its malted ingredients across Europe, with a new multi-country distribution deal with Barentz.
FIAP will slow enzymes' progress to market
The re-registration process and expected approval time for food enzymes under new European regulations mean innovations will take longer to reach consumers, says Novozymes’ regulatory expert.
Consumer acceptance of GM crops higher, says ABARE
There is evidence that global markets for certified non-GM grain are contracting, as consumer acceptance of GM grains such as canola grows, claims the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE).