Access to fresh food may impact on heart health: Study
Restricted or low access to fresh food may increase the risk of developing heart conditions in later life, according to research.
Archives for August 16, 2016
Government reticence on sugar tax and obesity policy leaves everything to play for in bitter battle
The UK food industry, the government and health campaigners are locked in a bitter battle to determine the country’s plan to tackle obesity. At its heart is the proposed sugar tax on soft drinks.
Somalian meat traders seek rehab for conflict-hit port
Livestock exporters using the key southern port of Kismayo have called for facility improvements to spur meat trade, of critical importance to the economic health of war-wracked Somalia.
UK criticised over EU research funding shortfall pledge
The UK government’s promise to underwrite EU research funding post Brexit is welcome, but ultimately too short term, director of Newcastle University’s Human Nutrition Research Centre has said.
Half-year profits slashed at Ukraine’s MHP
MHP, the largest agro-industrial firm in Ukraine, saw its pre-tax profits drop by nearly 20% in the first half of the year, according to the company’s unaudited half-year financial results.
BfR leading project on detection of highly pathogenic bacteria
A research project to protect against highly pathogenic bacteria entering the food chain is being co-ordinated by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
IBM shows use of Big Data and analytics in outbreak investigation
Analyzing retail-scanner data from grocery stores against maps of confirmed foodborne illness cases can speed up investigations, according to IBM Research - Almaden.
Walkers rapped for failing to spell out online holiday giveaway rules
PepsiCo-owned Walkers Crisps has been rapped by the UK's advertising watchdog, which received more than 100 complaints about the way the potato chip brand ran a major on-pack promotion.
Spartan Cube to bring molecular testing to handheld format
Spartan Bioscience has unveiled the first assays for its molecular diagnostics device and promised further launches in food and water safety testing.
PASS launches food complaints service
Public Analyst Scientific Services (PASS) has launched a service to investigate reports of food faults received from consumers and manufacturers.
Russia poised to lift Turkey food ban
Russia may lift its food embargo on Turkey, due to be in place until the end of 2016, according to the Russian Minister of Economic Development Alexey Ulyukaev.
Palm oil plantations moving in on lowland forests can damage ecosystem functions
Replacing tropical lowland forests with oil palm plantations can damage 11 out of 14 functions of a healthy ecosystem, some of which will be irreparable, researchers say.
Protein pacing helps weight loss and maintenance: Study
Protein pacing and calorie restriction can result in significant short-term fat loss, and compared to a 'heart-healthy' low cholesterol diet can significantly improve longer term weight management, a study suggests.