General Mills reiterates cage-free egg commitment
General Mills has reiterated its commitment to exclusively sourcing cage-free eggs for its global operations by 2025.
Archives for March 1, 2017
Sugar’s ‘sweet spot’ link to Alzheimer’s disease discovered
An excess of sugar appears to promote the onset of Alzheimer’s disease as British researchers identify a link between diet and the neurological disorder.
‘Strong evidence’ supports obesity and cancer link: British Medical Journal
A review of over 200 studies has revealed a substantial connection between obesity and 11 different types of cancer, prompting calls for further research and tougher efforts to tackle the obesity crisis.
Bird flu puts an end to free range eggs
The avian influenza crisis in Europe has forced producers to house birds indoors for more than three months - meaning the loss of free range status.
Politician plugs Irish beef in Dubai
Premium Irish beef has benefited from government support in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, helped secure endorsement from one of Dubai’s top chefs.
'Smart forks' slow eating rate - but what about the amount of food eaten?
An augmented fork designed to help people eat slower can reduce eating rate but needs further testing to prove it can reduce the amount of food eaten, according to a study.
Bird flu blamed as chicken company sees sales fall
French chicken producer Duc saw turnover decline last year as the French avian influenza (AI) battle saw the company shut out of key export markets, China and South Africa.
Asda introduces free-range milk following World Animal Protection campaign
UK retailer Asda has introduced Free Range Dairy Farmer’s Milk into more than 100 of its stores.