Archives for May 11, 2009

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Is obesity fuelling food allergies?

By Stephen Daniells

Rising childhood obesity levels may also be driving the increases in food allergies, suggests new research from the US.

Turkish state opens hazelnut stocks to the world

By staff reporter

The Turkish grain board is looking to sell its reserve stocks of hazelnuts to international buyers, according to press reports, as demand is high despite the recession.

China opens new food test lab

By Joanne Hunter

The first food-testing laboratory in China recognised to reach international standards for pesticide screenings, melamine and heavy metal testing and microbiological analyses, was opened last month by Eurofins in Suzhou.