Food firms agree salt aims in Ireland
Food makers in Ireland agree to reduce salt from food formulations by 2010, the country's food agency announces this week.
Archives for September 7, 2005
DSM opens R&D centre in China
Leading vitamin and specialty chemicals maker DSM opened its first research and development centre in China today, designed to help it achieve strong sales growth from this market in the next three years.
Nut link to lower cholesterol gains credence
A new meta-analysis of scientific evidence for nuts' ability to lower cholesterol levels confirms that almonds, peanuts, walnuts and pecans could be useful as part of an overall heart-healthy diet.
Machine pummels crisp bags
A new machine pummels bags made for potato crisps to determine whether they stand up the the pressures of packing machines, transport and time.