Seed industry criticises quarantine regulations
A meeting of agricultural seed industry experts this week is focusing on some countries' quarantine regulations, which they say are being used to hinder world trade.
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Dairy discusses enzymatic modification
Dairy industry will focus on enzymatic modification of milk components at an upcoming event in Poland.
WILD extends exotics for flavoured water market
Drinks makers looking for gains in the vibrant flavoured water market could opt for new additions to WILD's exotic natural fruit range, says the German flavour firm.
Premium chocolate lifts stagnant sales in Europe, new report
Encouraging signs for chocolate makers in Western Europe as a new report suggests sales of chocolate tablets could be picking up after a dip in recent years.
Calorie quality, not quantity, for a longer life
It is not how much you eat, but what you eat that could influence life span, say UK researchers, investigating how calorie quality, not quantity, may dictate longevity, writes Lindsey Partos.
Common plastics packaging chemical linked to cancer
Low doses of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical widely used in plastic food containers, baby bottles, cans, toys and dental sealants could be a contributing factor to the development of breast cancer inwomen, scientists say in a new study.