WHO targets a trans fat-free Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for a complete ban on trans fats throughout Europe as part of a new action plan on diet and health.
Archives for September 18, 2014
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Nestlé South Africa appoints new MD, announces $181m investment
Nestlé South Africa has announced a five-year $181m investment plan in the country and the appointment of Ian Donald as company chairman and MD.
‘We Love Eating’ campaign targets seven EU cities
The European Union has launched a campaign to encourage healthy eating and identify winning strategies in seven target cities.
Organic production: To certify or not?
Subsidies have led to high rates of organic certification in Europe – while costs and confusion often prevent US organic producers from certifying their products, according to a new study.
Dispatches from Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Montpellier.
Saturated fats may not cause heart disease: Researcher
Saturated fatty acids shouldn’t be avoided as they don't cause cardiovascular disease - but 'excess' is the important word, says a human nutrition expert.
Charoen Pokpand Group to boost its investments in Russian division
Thai agricultural conglomerate Charoen Pokpand Group intends to invest US$2bn in increasing its production capacity in Russia between now and 2020, with plans to launch a pig production unit in Kaliningrad Oblast and a poultry production unit in an, as...
Whisky body welcomes stability of Scottish referendum result
The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed the “stability” brought by the vote for Scotland to stay in the UK.
Scientist fires EU coffee warning ahead of EFSA caffeine publication
A high-profile scientist warns that any move by EFSA to recommend lower upper levels of caffeine consumption below 300mg/day could be ‘very harmful’ for the EU coffee industry, ahead of a key publication.
Artificial sweeteners may drive metabolic disease risk
Sweeteners in foods and drinks could be causing an increased risk of metabolic diseases by changing the way our gut bacteria interact with the body, says a new study.