EU to vote on widespread obesity action plan
The European Parliament is next month set to vote on a report that calls obesity a "European epidemic" and proposes that all countries implement certain measures to combat the growing condition.
Archives for January 25, 2007
Low-fat peanut flour improves bakery texture, study
Low fat varieties of peanut flour - a common ingredient in many baked goods - can improve food texture and efficiency during the baking process, according to scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Spirited performance lifts Pernod Ricard
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard lifted its full year sales forecast Thursday thanks better-than-expected performances from its spirits brands and a resurgent market in France.
Strong commodities market aids Fonterra
Fonterra, New Zealand's largest dairy co-operative, predicted world commodity prices would continue rebounding strongly over the next few months as supply and demand tightened.
Hand sanitizer targets Asian governments in fight against bird flu
Stressing the importance of sanitary work practices, US company Skinvisible is launching a targeted marketing campaign for its antimicrobial hand sanitizer lotion as part of the battle to help prevent the spread of bird flu in Asia.
Fibre could halve young women's breast cancer risk, says study
Pre-menopausal women who eat 30 or more grams of fibre a day could cut their risk of breast cancer by 52 per cent, says a UK-based epidemiological study.
Packager sells US operations to focus on Europe, Asia
Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) has sold its North American packing operations, that include personal care packaging, so as to focus on expanding its European and Asian operations.