Products with local label enhance taste perception
The trend for buying local goods is not just about fresh produce as it also provides marketing opportunities for manufacturers of processed foods to add a mark of distinction, according to a report.
Archives for October 8, 2008
US study claims BPA induces chemotherapy resistance
A new US study shows that the exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical compound used in the linings of metal food and beverage cans and baby bottles, may reduce the efficacy of chemotherapy treatments.
Red wine linked to lower risk of lung cancer amongst men
Moderate consumption of red wine may slash the risk of lung cancer in men by as much as 60 per cent, suggests a new study from California.
Latino diet needs healthy boost
The benefits of healthy food such as grains need to be promoted among the Hispanic community which is at greater risk of suffering the impact of a poor diet than any other ethnic group, according to an industry body.
Wild blueberries take antioxidant crown
Wild blueberries have greater antioxidant content than common fruits such as apples, bananas, red grapes and strawberries according to Cornell University researchers.