Garlic, onions could protect against stomach cancer
Garlic and onions could help protect against stomach cancer, says a massive European-based study, but total fruit and vegetable intake has no benefit for this disease.
Archives for May 15, 2006
Recovery policy pulls Parmalat through
Disgraced Italian dairy giant Parmalat, still suffering from 2003's fraud revelations, has posted a jump in first-quarter income - thanks to CEO Enrico Bondi's recuperation strategy.
EFSA to up co-operation on GMO risk assessment
Scientific experts from European Union member states yesterday met with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to discuss ways to strengthen scientific co-operation in the risk assessment of GMOs.
Ajinomoto blames income drop on lysine prices
Ajinomoto has reported a 15 per cent drop in operating income on the back of falling prices of lysine, an important amino acid-based product.
Beleaguered Compass sees profits fall
Troubled catering firm Compass Group today announced a five per cent drop in first-half operating profit, amid allegations the company bribed UN officials for war contracts.
Weighers target demand for increased speed and hygiene
New weighers released for the European market indicate machine manufacturers are attempting to meet processors' demands for increased speed and hygiene on the line.
Simply change ingredients to reduce acrylamide, say researchers
Substitution of certain ingredients could reduce acrylamide content of finished products by as much as 70 per cent, say Swiss researchers.