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Study links energy drinks to heart attack risk
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Energy drink consumption has been linked to heart attack risk in a newly published study, but Red Bull claims the research is old and the results would be no different for a cup of coffee. Related news |
Krones builds new water efficient cellar conceptKrones has launched a new cellar concept that the company claims connects pipes and tanks in a way that cuts down on water consumption, saves on energy use, and reduces cleaning times. Soft drinks may increase pancreatic cancer riskDrinking two or more soft drinks per week may double the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, suggests the first study of its kind in an Asian population. Beers rich in hops and barley malts linked to better bone healthA new study suggests that beers containing plenty of hops or pale barley malts could promote better bone health thanks to their dietary silicon content. Kirin and Suntory break off merger negotiationsPlans to merge Kirin and Suntory and create a Japanese drinks powerhouse have fallen through as the companies fail to agree on terms. OPCs come out tops for heart health beveragesCranberry juice rich in antioxidant procyanidins is effective at boosting the health of blood vessels, thereby supporting previous research supporting the cardiovascular health of such compounds. |
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Tea science stacks up for weight management, but concerns continue for extracts from NutraIngredients.com
Leaf through the scientific literature and the benefits of tea, green and black, for weight managements garner much support, but more research is needed before the beverage and its extracts have “great public health importance”, says a new review.
Boomers recession proofing functional foods, report from NutraIngredients.com
Health conscious boomers, in particular mature Italians, are embracing functional foods such as cholesterol lowering dairy products and digestive health brands to retain their youthful health, according to an industry expert’s latest report.
Flavonols may slash stroke risk in women: Study from NutraIngredients.com
Increased intakes of flavonol-rich foods may reduce a woman’s risk of stroke by 20 per cent, according to a new meta-analysis involving over 110,000 people.
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Hovis in plans to raise the Red Tractor logo from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Assured Food Standards (AFS) administrators will meet with Premier Foods with a view to including the Red Tractor logo on Rank Hovis products, although further developments will take time, they say.
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