Archives for April 19, 2007

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Study links obesity to protein in infant formula

By  Jess Halliday

The results of the EU Childhood Obesity Programme indicate that low-protein content in infant formula may have metabolic, endocrinal and developmental benefits for babies - which may also have an impact on obesity at a later age.

Ireland dishes out funds for dairy research

By  Chris Mercer

A range of development projects, from functional dairy proteins to cheddar cheese, will benefit from a multi-million euro investment in Ireland's dairy industry, the country's government has announced.

Bernard Matthews' bird flu payout criticised

By  George Reynolds

The UK turkey producer at the centre of an avian influenza outbreak earlier this year is to be compensated nearly £600,000 (€885,000) despite receiving criticism in an official report published yesterday.

Solanic fosters debate on potato protein functionality

By  staff reporter

Solanic is planning a one-day debate on the potential benefits of vegetable protein and whether functional barriers that presently lead some companies to plump for animal protein may be overcome.