Report calls for more emphasis on obesity reduction than food safety
Regulators should give greater weight to reducing obesity rates in comparison to increasing food safety, according to a new report.
Archives for May 30, 2006
The battle to save 'British' blackcurrants
UK scientists have drafted in blackcurrant varieties from New Zealand to prevent warmer winters wiping out one of Britain's traditional fruits, and destroying the source of the popular Ribena soft drink.
Software automates food contaminant detection
An automated software system allows processors to detect food contaminants in their products, according to its developers.
More support for pistachios' heart health benefits
Adding pistachio nuts to your daily diet could be an easy way to improve cholesterol levels, say researchers from Turkey, the world's fourth biggest pistachio nut producer.