Weekly Comment
Some home-eating truths
As food manufacturers inch closer to the holy grail of low-calorie, trans-fat free flavor-fantastic products one has to ask how we veered so far from the common sense of fresh home-cooked meals.
Archives for August 27, 2006
UK publishes plan to expand greenhouse gas trading scheme
The UK plans to expand its greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme to include more plants by next year.
Italy hunts for mouldy coffee beans
The discovery of mouldy coffee beans at a port in Italy has put further pressure on an already tight market this month, with prices expected to continue rising.
Unilever announces sale of frozen foods business in Europe
As part of a bid to shed low margin operations, Unilever today reached a deal to sell most of its European frozen foods business to a private equity firm for €1.73bn.
Do antioxidants make tea healthier than water?
The antioxidant content of tea could mean that drinking three or more cups a day could reduce the risk of a wide range of health problems, ranging from cancer to heart disease, and may even be healthier than water, says a review from Britain.
Antioxidant-rich cider under the microscope
British researchers are starting a small trial to investigate if the antioxidant benefits of apples are passed on to cider drinkers, and could possibly lead to "functional" ciders.
Pomegranate juice shows possible diabetes benefits
A new Israeli study suggests that pomegranate juice could offer health benefits for diabetics, despite the juice containing significant sugar concentrations.
Schenker tests RFID technology for global shipments
Global logistics company Schenker is testing the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to track containers used for overseas shipments.