Wessanen to quit US to focus on Europe
The multinational food corporation Royal Wessanen has announced plans to exit North America to concentrate on its European natural, organic and specialty food products as part of a strategic overhaul.
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Organic apples beat conventionals on antioxidants
Organically produced apples have a 15 per cent higher antioxidant capacity than conventionally produced apples, says a new study from Germany.
Teenage brain power boosted by chewing gum: Wrigley study
Chewing gum could have a positive affect on the academic performance of teenagers, according to new research funded by the Wrigley Science Institute (WSI).
Japanese potential could boost global organic output - survey
Organic, lower sugar and reduced carbohydrate foods that have seen growing interest in Western European and North American markets are likely to become importantly popular in markets like Japan in coming years, says research.
First hint of concerns in refined vegetable fats from palm oil
Refined vegetable fats derived from palm oil, used for margarines and infant formulae, may contain glycidol fatty acid esters, says the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).