Love them or hate them, yeast-based spreads may relieve anxiety and stress
Once described by President Obama as “horrible”, yeast-based spreads are not for everyone, but new data suggests the B vitamin-rich foods may improve stress and anxiety.
Archives for December 19, 2017
How technology can foster trust through transparency: Lessons from online retailers
Practising 'truth and transparency' is one of Mintel's top trends for 2018. We take a look at how online retailers are achieving this from e-commerce behemoths like Amazon to small coffee specialists.
Greenyard in ‘advanced’ talks to acquire Dole Foods
Belgian vegetable processor Greenyard Foods has confirmed it is in talks over a potential acquisition of Dole Food Company.
Link between fast food and ‘bad’ cholesterol reinforced
Regular fast food consumption means more calories, less nutrients, suggests research published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies are prevalent in older Europeans: Study
More than half of Germans over 65 are deficient in vitamin D, while a quarter do not get enough vitamin B12, according to new research data questioning whether supplements are ‘the way forward.’
Romanian meat processor acquires plant, eyes exports to Middle East
Romanian meat processor Cris-Tim SRL has bought a factory in Prahova, southern Romania, from insolvent business Diavist.
Antibiotic approved for Philippines sale, amid global pressure to cut drug use
A drug to treat egg-laying poultry made by antibiotics manufacturer ECO Animal Health Group has won approval to be sold in the Philippines, amid intense pressure to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Listeria in different salmon batches suggests environmental contamination - study
Contaminated salmon in two countries from different batches points to environmental contamination at the Polish factory, according to researchers looking at a listeriosis outbreak in Denmark.
FoodNavigator's Quiz of the Year: How much do you remember about 2017?
How well were you paying attention to this year's food policy, business mergers and market trends? Take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test!
Pesticide MRL call to help trade at WTO conference
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference failed to reach consensus on a number of issues but did put a focus on pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs).