Lack of good graduates crippling food industry
Declining numbers of graduates entering the food industry is seriously threatening the sectors ability to meet the needs for further growth, warns the IFST.
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Weekly Comment
The bad research debate
The dust is settling on the WHI trial. First came the news that low-fat diets didn't reduce the risk of breast or colorectal cancer or cardiovascular disease, then came news that vitamin D and calcium supplements don't protect against fractures.
Public underestimates risks posed by common pathogens
The public's understanding of food risk issues is skewed towards under estimating the danger from common pathogen contamination, according to a research survey.
Soft drinks industry pledges to tackle benzene in drinks
America's soft drinks association said it would have to look again at benzene in drinks, after new tests revealed to BeverageDaily.com suggest it and food safety authorities failed to stamp out a problem.