Processed red meat linked to metabolic syndrome: Study
Consumption of high levels of processed red meat is associated with higher risks of developing metabolic syndrome, according to new research.
Archives for September 29, 2010
Choices programme encouraged reformulation, survey indicates
Membership of the Choices Foundation and use of the front-of-pack label has motivated Dutch food manufacturers to reformulate products and develop new ones with healthier composition, indicates a new study.
Special Edition: Asia
Looking East for salt reduction
Reducing salt is a major mandate for companies all over the world, but some of the latest science on salt replacers is coming from the East.
Galam increases fructose prices
Israeli ingredients firm Galam is increasing prices for its crystalline fructose product on the back of rising raw material and energy costs.
Early prebiotic fibre may protect against obesity: Rat study
Consumption of prebiotic fibre early in life could offer some protection from obesity later in life, if they results of a rat study hold true for humans.