Archives for October 17, 2004

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Line extension to improve gains for Bakemark UK

UK bakery ingredients firm Bakemark UK continues the drive into value-added products, launching a new addition to its Diamond range of bread improvers that it claims will slice away costs for bakers making the 9 million loaves a day that come out of...

Americans must up calcium and vitamin D intake

Americans were warned last week that unless they up their consumption of calcium and vitamin D, the number of people suffering from osteoporosis and low bone mass is likely to jump, and advised that supplements could be the answer.

Cranberry treatment for herpes?

Alpine cranberries may help to fight infection by the herpes virus, one of the most common viral infections in humans, according to new findings by a Taiwan team.

Irish salt slashing campaign focuses on bread

Bread has been highlighted as the biggest single source of excess salt intake in Ireland, according to the country's Food Safety Authority, which is now stepping up the pressure on Irish bakers to act, reports Chris Mercer.