Low-cost scale-filler for liquid packers
T.D. Sawvel has introduced a low-cost scale-filler kit for liquid food packers, bringing fast, accurate liquid measurements to low-budget operations, says the company.
Archives for August 13, 2006
EC forecasts lower cereal yields after July heat waves
This years European crop production has been significantly affected by last months heat waves, according to the European Commission, which expects decreased yields of commodities including soft wheat, winter barley and grain maize.
Guest Article
Advertising could calm food safety fears, study
Advertising could play an important role in reducing consumer fears when a product is linked to food safety concerns, write a team of economists and psychologists at Cornell University.
Scientist shortage threatens UK research
Britain is failing to recruit enough world-class scientists because the country's education system is not up to the job, the UK's Confederation of British Industry has warned.
The obesity blame game- reader feedback
Last week's comment on the food industry's role in the rising obesity epidemic has generated a flood of responses from readers agreeing with or disputing our position that the industry deserves a break. Some of the comments received are published below.
Food industry dooms children to obesity, says scientist
A US paediatrician has said that childhood obesity is due to the high-calorie, low-fibre Western diets that cause hormonal imbalances that encourage children to overeat.
CLA continues to promise benefits for diabetics
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are showing promise improving insulin action, and decreasing circulating glucose levels, with rat and human studies both reporting significant benefits.