E.coli O157 outbreak investigation analysed
An outbreak of E.coli O157 from meat products which sickened more than 20 people in Belgium has been analysed in a study.
Archives for December 17, 2014
Germany sees reduced pork exports to Ukraine
By the end of 2014, pork imports from Germany to Ukraine could drop by 19.4% – to 29,000 tonnes (t), according to representatives of German Meat*, the joint export promotion body for the German meat industry.
Snacking in 2015 to be shaped by occasions: Think late-night, sports and breakfast-fillers
Midnight cereal chomping, energy-dense sports snacks and on-the-go breakfast replacements are just some of the trends set to shape the snacking market next year, according to Datamonitor Consumer.
Double burden: Poor diet links obese mothers and stunted children
Obesity and malnutrition are often thought of as problems at opposite ends of the nutrition spectrum, but new research has linked diet quality with obesity in mothers and stunted children.
ETH Zurich creates alternative method for lactic acid
Demand for PLA degradable plastic to reach one megaton per year by 2020
Researchers at ETH Zurich, an international university for technology and the natural sciences, have come up an alternative method to produce lactic acid, as demand for biodegradable plastic packaging from PLA (polylactic acid) grows.
Federation of Bakers: 2015 will be a fight back on carbs
The UK will publish an extensive report on the role of carbohydrates in the diet next year, presenting opportunities for bread makers to fight back against carb-bashing, says the Federation of Bakers (FOB).
No clear benefit of low GI diet for heart health, say 'surprised' researchers
Using glycemic index (GI) as a guide to healthy food choices may not help improve cardiovascular risk factors or insulin resistance, researchers warn.
'Excite and hydrate consumers', BeverageDaily tells Premium Waters conference
Premium bottled water producers must excite as well as hydrate consumers, delegates at the Zenith International Premium Waters conference heard last week.
Modified sensors could detect food spoilage
Sensors that can be read by a smartphone have been created and could be used to combat food spoilage, according to the developers.
Mediterranean diet linked to increased telomere length
Following a Mediterranean style diet may be associated with greater telomere length - a finding that further supports the diet’s links to health and longevity, say researchers.
Commission urged to retain resource efficiency plans
Fifteen companies and environmental campaigners have joined forces to urge the European Commission to retain an action plan on efficient resource use.
Sugary drinks tax slammed by nutritionist
Renewed calls to attack health problems by taxing sugary drinks have been slammed by a leading nutritionist, who claims cutting portion sizes and sugar content and tackling irresponsible retail promotions would be better.