Archives for May 11, 2009

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Is obesity fuelling food allergies?

By Stephen Daniells

Rising childhood obesity levels may also be driving the increases in food allergies, suggests new research from the US.

Enzyme launch targets beer cost concerns

By Neil Merrett

Danisco is targeting shorter yet more efficient production times with an upgraded brewing enzyme it claims can better meet manufacturing concerns over cost output.

Commission takes action over nicotine mushroom mystery

By Jess Halliday

The European Commission is taking risk management measures over the occurrence of high nicotine levels in wild mushrooms following an urgent investigation by EFSA, and implementing on-going monitoring.