Propolis to make jump from health to food preservative?
Propolis, the waxy resin collected by honeybees and currently marketed for its health benefits, could also find use as a natural food preservative, suggests new research.
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Energy drink market gets rush from clubbers
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according to market researcher Mintel.
Scientists question benefits of polyphenols
Polyphenols, antioxidants linked to a long list of health benefits, may not be so good for you when taken in larger doses found in supplements and foritified foods, researchers have said.
FDF members on board for waste-management
The Food and Drink Federation has said that many of its members are clued up on waste- management issues, with programmes already in place to reduce waste, minimise packaging, and increase recycling.
Italian fruit fraud robbed EC of 50m, claims OLAF
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) estimates that a major citrus fruit scam in Italy has defrauded the EU budget of up to €50m in EC aid for the processing of certain fruits.
Europe to harmonise pesticide testing for cereals
The EU has issued plans to harmonise pesticide residue testing among member countries with a series of measures designed to improve the safety of food supplies.