Poultry workers to get flu jabs
Poultry workers in England are to be offered free seasonal human flu vaccinations by the Department of Health in a measure to combat a potential outbreak of bird flu HN51.
Archives for January 9, 2007
Cargill seeks EU novel foods approval for sweetener
Cargill is seeking EU approval for its sweetener Xtend Sucromalt, which it claims can bring slow energy release and low glycaemic response to a wider range of applications.
Integrity of industry-sponsored nutrition research questioned
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers from the US.
Milk in tea may hamper heart health benefits
The British way of drinking tea with milk may block the cardiovascular benefits of the catechins, according to a small study that highlights the need for nutrition studies to consider confounding factors from the surrounding food matrix.
Cott signs deal for use of production facilities in China
Cott Beverage, the world's number three beverage producer, has signed a contract with China's Jianlibao Group giving it access to the Chinese firm's production facilities and new business opportunities in the fast-growing market.
Go east with sugar and fizz, drinks makers told
Easterly emerging markets have continued to stop the rot for regular carbonated soft drinks as western consumers increasingly turn to diet versions and water, a new report says.
Diageo fortifies sales with Guinness bread
Drinks firm Diageo has teamed up with an Irish baker to put its iconic Guinness drink into bread, part of a move to expand the brand into a wider range of foods.
Fonterra appoints European dairy distributor
Univar food ingredient brand Fiske has been appointed the European distributor for international dairy giant Fonterra.