UK backs fish consumption under new guidelines
The UK's food watchdog yesterday issued new advice on eating oily fish, recommending for the first time maximum levels at which the health benefits clearly outweigh the possible risks from dioxins.
Archives for June 24, 2004
Shrimp trading dispute sends glucosamine prices skyward
Glucosamine prices are currently soaring as major producer countries are hit by a shortage of raw materials that looks set to continue well into next year, reports Dominique Patton.
GSK adds omega-3s to Horlicks for mothers
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has launched an omega-3 fortified variant of its leading malt drink brand Horlicks on the Indian market, especially designed for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers.
Scientists keep up call for better diet
The call for serious restrictions on the marketing of unhealthy food in order to improve public health has not gone away, despite the recently unveiled strategy proposed by the World Health Organisation to combat diet-related disease.
Dairy opportunities in the Middle East
Cheese spreads dominate the $1.1bn (€0.9bn) processed cheese market in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region but as the food service sector continues to develop sales of sliced and canned cheese are slated to rise, reports Lindsey Partos. New...