Red wine compound may extend life, says mice study
Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, extended survival rates of mice and prevented the negative effects of high-calorie diets, says a new study published in Nature.
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Labelling system cuts scrap, manufacturer claims
A new shrink sleeve labelling system improves cut accuracy and reduces scrap to 0.5 per cent, its manufacturer claims.
Report slams cereal bars' healthy image
Cereal companies may need to re-examine the health platform from which they market cereal bars following a damning report from consumer watchdog Which?
Limagrain, GRDC to bring GM healthy wheat to market
A genetically modified wheat variety that has significantly more resistant starch than regular wheat could reach the market in five years, say Australian scientists who have won financial backing to commercialise the crop.
RHM feels wheat price hike
Like many UK bakers, food group RHM, who own the Mr Kipling and Hovis brands, has been feeling the heat from an exceptionally warm summer driving up wheat prices.
New packaging protects meats in humid climates
Chinese firm J&A Industrial has introduced a new high barrier, multilayer package that protects meat from high-humidity environments.
Packaging goes nuts for Christmas
Snack maker United Biscuits has teamed up with packaging firm Sonoco to give its core KP nuts brand a Christmas makeover.
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Wal-Mart unveils 'green' packaging rating system
Wal-Mart yesterday announced the online rollout of a "green" ratingsystem for the packaging used by all of its product suppliers, onethat will eventually determine who can sell to the world's largest retailer.
Global food liberalisation central issue at WTO
The suspended WTO farm talks featured in the organisation's agriculture committee's meeting yesterday, with members' failure to supply up-to-date information a source of frustration.
Tate & Lyle hails 'excellent' ingredients performance
Tate & Lyle's unaudited interim results have given the firm reason to be confident that stronger growth can be expected in the near future.