Anti-competitive allegations hit egg and tomato industries
A rise in the cost of eggs could in part be down to collusion within the food industry as Federal prosecutors are called on to investigate claims of possible price fixing.
Archives for September 25, 2008
Ethical claims appeal to kids growing older younger
Children are becoming more aware of environmental issues from an earlier age, offering food and drinks manufacturers a chance to directly target them with ethical products, according to a new report.
Natreon takes functional ingredients to Asia Pacific
Natreon continues its expansion in the global market, this week announcing a new partnership that will take its nutraceutical ingredients to Australia and New Zealand.
Farmed meat main source of campylobacteriosis: study
A new study has found that nearly all of the campylobacteriosis cases in the patients evaluated were caused by bacteria in animals farmed for meat, in particular chicken and cattle.
Vitamin D again linked to breast cancer protection
Increased intake of vitamin D from the diet and from sunlight may reduce the risk fo breast cancer by over 20 per cent, says a new study.