Instant tea contains harmful fluoride?
The increasingly popular instant tea beverage may be a source of harmful levels of fluoride, claim US scientists on findings from a very small study.
Archives for January 26, 2005
Lack of experts harms bakery training
A shortage of food technology experts and increasing job rotation means that more workers across Britain's bakery industry are not getting the training they need and do not fully understand the processes involved, writes Chris Mercer.
Bearish prices for palm oil push Malaysia to consider crop cuts
Food makers enjoying bearish prices for palm oil used extensively in food applications could see a rise as Malaysia, the world's number one producer, builds plans to reduce palm oil production, writes Lindsey Partos.
Monsanto enters veg seed market
Monsanto announced on Monday that it has acquired leading seed company Seminis, but denied that it had any immediate plans to genetically modify the seed, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Salt reduction focus for food industry, new calls
Sixty year olds and over who cut back their salt intake to the recommended 6g per day could reduce their risk of a stroke by up to 31 per cent, claims a group of cardiovascular experts in the UK, reports Lindsey Partos.
Corn Products profit falls in Q4
Food ingredients and syrups manufacturer Corn Products International said on Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit fell 41 percent as a result of restructuring in Mexico and South America.