Consumer heeds salt message
UK food watchdog asserts message on salt consumption starting to reach the consumer, with the help of the food industry.
Archives for February 3, 2005
Willpower the only answer to obesity?
External signals override natural signals that we have eaten enough, but is it all a question of education, ask US researchers, exploring methods to tackle obesity.
Dairygold, Glanbia to sign Irish dairy deal
Irish food group Glanbia has picked up a €10.5 million contract to operate Dairygold's CMP branded liquid milk and cream business, allowing Dairygold to focus on consolidating sales across its branded product line-up, Tom Armitage reports.
Harmful mechanism behind trans fats unlocked
Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism in the liver that explains how consuming foods rich in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids can send blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides soaring.
Understanding of furan formation in food improves
Shedding light on how the carcinogen furan forms in foods, scientists have opened up possible solutions to tackle this potential problem for the food industry.
McDonald's plans to double Russian presence
Fast-food chain McDonald's, which this week celebrated 15 years in Russia, plans to almost double its number of restaurants there over the next three years - recognising the country as one of the world's strongest emerging markets and offering...