Alpro-Dean deal to establish global soy giant
European soy products leader Apro is to be acquired by US-based Dean Foods in a deal expected to drive the soy sector into the future.
Archives for June 15, 2009
EFSA safety doubts over two more smoke flavours
EFSA has published negative safety opinions on two smoke flavours, SmokEz C-10 and SmokEz Enviro 23, for which it considers the safety margins at proposed levels to be insufficient.
CoQ10 may boost sperm quality: Study
Supplements of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may improve the motility and density of sperm in infertile men, according to a new study using Kaneka’s ingredient.
Nitrates and nitrites may be nutritious: Study
Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and cured meats, may help cardiovascular health, suggests a study from the US.
UK food exports up, says FDF
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has published research indicating a 20 per cent value increase in food and non-alcoholic beverage exports from the UK in 2008.