A late dinner is not linked to childhood obesity, study shows
Researchers have uncovered no significant link between eating dinner after 8pm and obesity in children, a study shows.
Archives for May 30, 2016
Research round-up: Norovirus and synthetic dye screening method
Before we head to the production line we must do the background work. Here, FQN takes a look at recent examples of research relevant to food safety and quality control.
National Obesity Forum fat report rejected by board members
Health lobby group the National Obesity Forum (NOF) has come under swingeing attacks from some of its own medical advisers in press reports over the past weekend, following controversial advice it rushed out last week advising people to eat more fatty...
Europe divided
Russia to extend EU embargo until late 2017
Russia’s embargo of EU food products will be extended until the end of 2017 but the list of banned foods or countries affected will not change, according to a draft government decree.
IFFA 2016
Marel says V-Pump win vindicates innovation strategy
Equipment manufacturer Marel said winning an innovation award at IFFA has vindicated its strategy to focus on the development of advanced machinery.
Nestlé Health Science partners with DBV to develop milk allergy detection tool
Nestlé Health Science has announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with DBV Technologies to develop and bring to market a patch-test tool, MAG1C, for the diagnosis of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in infants.
Food manufacturers urged to enter long-term butter deals
Food manufacturers are facing higher butter prices after a “surprise rally” on global commodity markets, claims the head of a leading ingredients company.
HKScan to use ethical soy
HKScan is committed to using responsibly sourced soybeans, a key ingredient used in animal feed, to halt the deforestation of South America.
sweets & snacks expo 2016
Snyder's-Lance: Grazing is in our DNA – snacking is perfect solution to grazing
Rod Troni, chief marketing officer Snyder’s-Lance, on the role snacking plays for today’s consumers, the changing retail landscape and how the pretzels, crackers and chips business is set to develop