Coffee may cause heart attacks, says new study
Drinking the occasional cup of coffee could trigger a heart attack in some consumers within an hour, warns a new study, adding to the debate over the risks and benefits of caffeine.
Archives for August 16, 2006
Consumers choose 'wholesome' breads
'Wholesome' British bread brands such as Warburtons and Hovis are gaining growing sales in a health-conscious market, according to a new report.
School snacks banned in Russia
Snacks including sweets and potato chips will not be sold in school canteens throughout Russia from September of this year, under a new initiative announced by the country's chief sanitary doctor, Gennady Onischenko.
Yeast extract product claimed to replace MSG
DSM Food Specialties claims that its Maxarome Select product - a natural high 5' nucleotide yeast extract - can effectively replace monosodium glutamate (MSG) in crisps without any loss of flavour or taste.
Campina plots US expansion with Vitalus
Dutch dairy firm Campina is aiming to reach critical mass in its penetration of the North American functional and nutritional ingredients sector, entering into a joint venture with Canada-based Vitalus.
Sensitive salmonella detection
A new testing kit for Salmonella promises to give the most sensitive detection results in less than a day, its manufacturers claim.
Grape fibre could boost shelf life of meat products
Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a cheap and healthy alternative to synthetic antioxidants to prolong the shelf life of meat products, suggests a study from Spain.
Walkers slammed for salt claims
One of the UK's leading crisp manufacturers, Walkers, has been reprimanded by an advertising authority for 'misleading' adverts detailing the reduced salt content in its crisp brands.