Archives for February 18, 2003

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Does where and what you eat affect CVD risk?

European researchers are attempting to discover whether moving to a different country and changing diet can alter the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) using population studies from Italy, Belgium and the UK.

FSA repeats fish warning

Pregnant women should eat no more than one fresh tuna steak, or two cans of tuna, per week in order to ensure that their unborn child is kept free from mercury poisoning. Swordfish, shark and marlin should be avoided altogether, the Food Standards...

Italy, Germany have their knuckles rapped

Germany's classification of garlic supplements as a medicine and Italy's draconian laws on sports drinks have incurred the wrath of the European Commission this week.

Danone denies Numico interest

Struggling Dutch nutritional supplement company Numico is rumoured to be the target of a bid by dairy products giant Danone, although the French company has denied having any interest in the Dutch firm.

Glanbia moves into Latin America

Ireland's Glanbia and Uruguay's Conaprole have joined forces to help develop the market for dairy ingredients in Latin America. A new joint venture company, Conabia, based in Mexico, will develop sales throughout Central and South America.