Cost of obesity as high as $168bn a year, says study
Commonly cited figures may hugely underestimate the true level of medical costs associated with obesity, according to a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Archives for October 19, 2010
Tate and Lyle shifts innovation to shiny new Chicago site
Tate and Lyle is establishing a new global headquarters for its innovation and commercial development team in Chicago, as the next step of its new strategy to focus on specialty food ingredients and move closer to its customers.
Coupon use still on the up, finds report
Distribution and redemption of coupons in the United States has continued to increase during 2010 despite a recovering economy, according to media and marketing service company Valassis.
Winners and losers in the last batch of article 13.1 opinions before June
Amongst EFSA’s latest batch of 808 article 13.1 generic opinions, konjac wins the first ‘yes’ on weight loss and DHA gets a string of thumbs ups – but it’s hard luck for prunes on bowel function, and many, many others…
Commission proposes temporary ban on cloned food
The European Commission has proposed a temporary ban on animal cloning for food production in the European Union, at a meeting of the European Commission, Council and Parliament held in Strasbourg on Monday.
Study suggests genetic mechanisms for blood pressure and salt intake
Blood pressure responses to high and low salt intakes may share similar genetic control mechanisms, according to a new study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension.
Vitiva extends meat line in quest to move beyond extract supply
Slovenia-based Vitiva has extended its SyneROX portfolio for meat applications in a bid to be recognised as more than just a supplier of natural rosemary extracts.
Fairtrade cocoa supply can support chocolate brand switch, FLO
There is enough volume of Fairtrade cocoa available to supply more large brands switching product lines to Fairtrade, according to the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO).