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Archives for August 19, 2012

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Mood foods: Researchers uncover why some food flavours affect disposition

20-Aug-2012
By Nathan Gray

Chocolate, berries, and tea could be naturally modifying your mood, according to new research that reveals certain compounds found in foods bear ‘striking’ similarity to chemicals used in mood stabilising drugs.

Smurfit Kappa introduces multi-storey packaging for confectionery impulse buys

20-Aug-2012
By Oliver Nieburg

Packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has launched a one-piece shelf ready pack for confectioners that it claims helps products to stand-out on store shelves.

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