Weekly Comment
The obesity blame game
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing obesity epidemic.
Archives for August 8, 2006
Carlsberg upbeat after beer sales rise
Carlsberg raised its profit prediction for the year after beer sales rose eight per cent in the first half of 2006, thanks to a limited recovery in Western Europe and more gains in the East.
Weigh and collect tech a valuable prospect
A computer-integrated weighing system will allow food packagers to weigh products and automatically collect data, its manufacturers claim.
Sumac increases poultry shelf life, reduce pathogens
A water-soluble sumac berry extract has been found to increase shelf life and decrease bacteria contamination of chicken wings.