No increased disease risk by eating refined grain foods - study review
Consuming up to 50% of all grain foods as refined grains will not lead to any increased disease risk, according to a study reviewing all relevant literature from the Noughties.
Archives for January 10, 2012
Premier Foods won't speculate on jam and pickle disposal rumours
Premier Foods has refused to comment on media speculation that it is set to sell off its jam and pickles brands to reduce its debt burden.
Listeria-busting discovery could be adapted for processing plants
Research that may lead to a human drug to combat Listeria monocytogenes could also be adapted to fight the deadly bug in food processing plants, said the team leader behind the breakthrough.
New mechanism reveals link between maternal diet and diabetes
Mothers who consume a poor diet through pregnancy risk leaving their children less able to store fats correctly in later life, leading to a higher risk of diabetes, according to new research in rats.
World agricultural power in the balance
Power in the world’s meat market is expected to stay concentrated in Europe and North America despite growing pressure from emerging economies, a new report shows.
Chocolate giant submits cocoa flavanol-blood health claim to EFSA
Barry Callebaut has submitted an article 13.5 health claim dossier to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) linking cocoa flavanols and healthy blood flow.
Sensient invests £13M in UK flavour facilities
Global flavour, colour and fragrance firm Sensient is to invest £13M ($20M) in improved UK production facilities.
Warburtons cuts 73 jobs following plant closure
UK bakery firm Warburtons has announced that it is to axe 73 jobs at its Oldham bakery after closure of the site.
Modified probiotics may protect against food borne illnesses: Study
Modified probiotics could help to reduce the risk of food borne infections such as Listeria by blocking the bacteria from entering the body in the gut, say researchers.