Archives for January 4, 2006

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Barley products to carry heart health claim

By  staff reporter

US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved the health claim for immediate use.

Canterbury Foods finally folds

By  Anita Awbi

British food manufacturer Canterbury Foods today announced the sale of three factories as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) steps in to take control of the ailing business.

The rise of vitamin D

By  Stephen Daniells

A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.

Soy could worsen heart disease, study

By  Lorraine Heller

New research published today reveals that consuming soy could have a "severe" impact on a genetic heart condition that affects one in 500 people, though the authors caution that the effect has so far only been observed in male mice.

FSA begins search for CEO to fill Bell's boots

By  Anthony Fletcher

The exiting chief executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency will leave behind an organisation well equipped to deal with crises, and make difficult but necessary decisions.

Carrefour in legal bind with supply chain

By  Anita Awbi

Talks between global retail giant Carrefour and its suppliers are underway as new French legislation governing backroom deals and pricing strategy hits the statute books.