Dietary fiber intake inversely related to depression symptoms in US adults, study suggests
After analyzing data from a national US survey, researchers in China suggest that dietary fiber intake may be inversely related to depression symptoms.
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Italy wins protected origin label for cured meat
The European Union has approved a protected geographical indication (PGI) for Italian cured meat product, pitina.
UK food industry is not failing on sugar reduction targets, says expert
UK food and drink manufacturers are achieving "substantially better" sugar reductions than has been reported, according to a health policy expert. "It's good news for public health as well as private business."
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Puratos launches its Cacao-Trace sustainable cocoa sourcing program in Papua New Guinea
Innovative foods procurement group Puratos extends its cocoa sourcing program into new territories to improve quality control of Papua New Guinea cocoa beans.
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Bear, whale and zebra meat seized in Interpol and WCO operation
More than 40 tonnes of wild meat has been seized as part of an operation against the illegal trade in wildlife.
Poultry giants hit by multiple AI outbreaks in Russia
Russian agricultural holdings Cherkizovo and Damate have been affected by a series of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), which were reported in four regions of the country.
Report urges more private sector action to achieve UN's global nutrition goals
A new report has highlighted the role of the private sector in tackling global malnutrition, calling on businesses to be responsible and incentivised to reduce the 3 million deaths annually from malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.
Ferrero reveals mass market expansion plans in India
Ferrero India has revealed its plans to build a new product portfolio for the mass market in India, with the firm assessing opportunities for some of the 20 confectionery brands it acquired from the US unit of Nestle at the start of the year.