EFSA role vindicated by auditor
Successful provision of risk assessment in the food and feed industries after a decade has proven the usefulness of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), said Ernst & Young.
Archives for September 12, 2012
Global food security challenge creates food industry opportunities, says UK government
The challenges of global food security present real opportunities for the food and farming industries, the UK government has said in its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s Sustainable Food report.
Unilever to cut 500 UK jobs, close four plants
Unilever has confirmed that it will close four plants in the UK with a net loss of 500 jobs, carrying through proposals that it outlined in June.
High fat diet in pregnancy linked to offspring’s breast cancer risk
The offspring of those who consume a high fat diet during pregnancy may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer, suggests new research in rats published in Nature Communications.
Global wheat trade down 11%: USDA
Tightening supplies and price surges have led to a slowdown in global wheat trade, according to the latest USDA report.
‘Virtue not vice makes a dull beverage nice’: US research finds
US academics have found that exposing college students to stories of moral transgression or virtue prior to tasting a mixture of Gatorade and water affected perceptions of disgust and delight in the drink.
Gut bacteria play key role in fat absorption: Study
The presence of certain gut microbes is linked with better digestion and absorption of dietary fats, according to new research that suggests modifying gut bacteria could help to battle malnutrition and obesity.