Archives for October 4, 2010

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Bisphenol A on the brink?

By Rory Harrington

To BPA or not to BPA? While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) backed the continued use of bisphenol A last week, the real question is whether the verdict was a full-blown reprieve for the controversial chemical or merely a stay of execution.

Sugary drinks linked to childhood obesity and heart risk

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Reducing consumption of sugary drinks should be a critical dietary approach to reducing cardiovascular risk in children, claims a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Drink Technology India evolves from convention to trade fair

By Helen Glaberson

Drink Technology India (DTI) will premier as a trade fair on 18 November in Mumbai and is the first joint venture between companies Messe München and Messe Düsseldorf who will run both their trade events under one roof.