African nutrition programmes must focus on prevention not treatment, warn researchers
Nutrition programmes must shift from the idea of treatment to one of prevention if they are to meet African needs, according to new EU-backed research.
Archives for January 29, 2014
BNF school nutrition report marks "room for improvement"
Although some progression has been made, there remains considerable room for improvement in the diets of British schoolchildren, according to a report from the British Nutrition Foundation.
FDA guidance impacts canned food firms
Suggested changes to FDA regulations on canned foods could throw processors for a loop; an expert on such draft guidances shares the ins and outs with FoodProductionDaily.
Now It’sFresh! in the Americas too
It’sFresh! will open a HQ in the US next month to meet business growth in the Americas.
Research consortium unveils oil-free emulsion technology for low-fat foods
A European research cooperation led by NIZO has developed a new emulsion technology based on water-soluble ingredients that could replace oil and water emulsions for low fat food applications.
Latvian association says 90% of sold beef origin is unknown
As much as 90% of the beef sold in Latvia’s stores and markets comes from unknown sources or is smuggled, according to Rihards Valtenbergs, head of the Latvian Cattle Breeders Association (LAMCB).
Pesticide exposure may be linked to Alzheimer's disease: Study
Exposure to the pesticide DDT may be associated with the risk and severity of Alzheimer's disease, according to new data.
Neogen test approved as confirmation method
Neogen’s ANSR assay for Salmonella has been approved as a confirmatory method by the AOAC.
Clostridium perfringens could trigger multiple sclerosis
Clostridium perfringens has been been found to be a potential trigger for multiple sclerosis (MS), according to US researchers.
Special edition: Gluten-free
The lowdown on celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and celebrity wheat-bashing: In conversation with Dr Alessio Fasano
We know that almost a third of the population has a genetic predisposition to celiac disease, in that they have particular versions (DQ2 or DQ8) of a cellular receptor called the human leukocyte antigen (HLA). But why do only a fraction of those with...
Latvia to lose smoked meat processing capacity
A number of Latvian meat processors may close their businesses this year, due to the fact they will not be able to meet the EU’s new requirements on the quality of smoked meat products, according to reports from several meat companies.