Artificial sweeteners raise stroke and dementia risk, study claims
Drinking at least one artificially sweetened beverage daily may increase the risk of developing stroke or dementia compared to those who consumed this drink less than once a week.
Archives for April 20, 2017
Could banning cargo offloading put an end to seafood malpractice?
A worldwide ban on transshipment of cargo on high seas maybe the only answer to endemic environmental and human rights abuses in the seafood supply chain, despite an inevitable rise in costs, say researchers.
Exova accepts £620m takeover bid from Element
Element Materials Technology is to acquire Exova Group for £620m (€741m).
Supplier ingredient causes second Conagra Salmonella recall in a month
Ingredients used in a brownie mix as part of a Conagra Brands meal may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Russian meat giant plans huge lamb farming hub
Agricultural holding Miratorg plans to construct a 30,000-strong sheep farm in Russia, and wants to build 10 more in the same region, creating one of the world’s largest lamb clusters.
New CEO for Kerry Group taste and nutrition
Irish ingredient supplier Kerry Group has appointed Malcolm Sheil as new CEO and president of its European taste and nutrition division.
DuPont health & nutrition president on mega mergers, start-up successes and new product launch plans
Despite its recent mega mergers and billion-dollar business deals, DuPont is still very much focussed on collaborating with start-ups. “Not everything has to be invented in our labs,” its nutrition and health president Matthias Heinzel tells FoodNavigator.
New product roundup: Vegan Bars, Fava Bean Crisps and Ready To Bake Cupcakes
BakeryandSnacks presents a roundup of products that caught our eye this month.