Archives for December 1, 2008

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Why farm support puts food on plates

“Four legs good, two legs bad.” When the pigs take over the land in George Orwell’s Animal Farm, they have no hesitation; any creature with four legs is beyond reproach and any human is bad, mad and dangerous to know.

Opportunities arise in young adults market

By Sarah Hills

Young adults are spending more on alcohol and eating at home which could offer opportunities to food manufacturers when developing and marketing new products, a new report suggests.

Fast food diet linked to Alzheimer’s

By Sarah Hills

A diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol could lead to similar changes in substances in the brain which are also seen in the development of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.

World AIDS Day

The role of nutrition in living with HIV/ AIDS

By Stephen Daniells

Nutrition and HIV/AIDS are intricately linked. To mark World AIDS Day, NutraIngredients.com looks at the science behind the role of nutrition and nutrients for people living with HIV and/or AIDS.

M&A round-up: October/November

It has been a bumpy ride over the last few months for mergers and acquisitions. The global credit crisis has cut into financing opportunities, while some high-profile deals have been stalled or even terminated.