Russian scientists stretch meat shelf-life
Russian scientists claim they have devised a method of keeping meat fresh for up to three months using additives found naturally in living cells, says report.
Archives for December 5, 2005
Carbery corporate relaunch focuses on value added market
Carbery believes that its new corporate structure will enable the dairy ingredients giant to tap growing demand for added value products and provide a one-stop-shop for manufacturers.
Tate & Lyle expands ingredients empire
New acquisitions announced today by Tate & Lyle underline the UK group's strategy of achieving a truly diverse added value ingredients portfolio.
Iron, calcium linked to lung cancer
Iron and calcium are linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in new research from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Grape 'x-ray' technology unlocks wine analysis
Portable, idiot-friendly wine analysis equipment was all the rage at this year's Sitevi wine production expo, with one machine using rays to assess the quality of grapes standing out.
Weekly Comment
The reach of lobbying
The oft-said adage that there are two things people don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation - falls apart at the doors of the EU's parliament.
French wine industry launches battle plan, CRAV attacks again
French wine sector leaders have launched a battle plan to tackle the industry crisis, including fixed minimum prices and vineyard conversions, as militants re-launch their campaign in the south.
Studies clash over alcohol health benefits
Drinking alcohol in moderation may help people to stave off obesity, says US study, as researchers from New Zealand cast doubt on alcohol's heart health benefits.
School soft drink sales down, no obesity threat, claims ABA
Sales of full-calorie soft drinks in schools have fallen in recent years, said the American Beverage Asociation (ABA) in a new study, published as soda companies face a possible threat of legal action for selling soft drinks in schools.