Acrylamide does not raise breast cancer risk, new findings
Acrylamide, a harmful chemical identified in baked and fried foods, does not increase the risk of breast cancer in women, say US and Swedish researchers, writes Lindsey Partos.
Archives for March 16, 2005
EU food and drink industry commits to obesity challenge
New voluntary labelling initiatives, a tighter advertising code and increased investment in innovation could be on the way for food manufacturers as the European Commission, along with a dozen stakeholders, launches a platform to curtail the rising...
Ilapak targets cheese processors at Interpack 2005
Packaging firm Ilapak is targeting cheese processors with an innovative range of packaging solutions at this year's Interpack show in Dusseldorf.
New code for British beer dispensers
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has launched the latest edition of its code of practice for the dispense of beer by pressure systems in licensed premises, aimed at helping designers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, owners and users of...
Danisco ramps up xylitol production in China, new deal
Danisco protects market position in Asia, completing a joint venture deal in China to ramp up production of its xylitol sweetenener, writes Lindsey Partos.