Speciality cheese breaks into US mainstream
US cheese consumption is rising faster than ever before, helped by a growing interest in speciality cheeses as varied as Parmesan and Provolone, reports Tom Armitage.
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Indian anti-cholesterol herb interferes with drugs
A traditional Indian herbal, long believed to lower cholesterol levels, may interfere with nearly 60 per cent of prescription drugs, including the popular anti-cholesterol drugs statins, according to recent research.
Chr Hansen launches natural red range
Number one natural colours firm Chr Hansen builds on ambitions to penetrate deeper into this growing market with the launch of a new range of natural reds that tackle stability for beverage formulations, reports Lindsey Partos.
New canola oil targets trans fat free formulations
Dow AgroSciences multiplies alternatives for food makers looking to remove artery-clogging trans fats from formulations with a new canola oil sourced from a specifically designed seed with a low saturated fat content.
Mother's diet lowers child's leukaemia risk
Women who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit and protein before pregnancy may lower the risk of having a child who develops leukaemia, Britain's biggest child killer disease, suggests recent US research.
Ocean Spray and Northland finally team up
After rejecting an $800 million offer for its juice business from Northland Cranberries early last year, US co-operative Ocean Spray has decided the time is right to enter into an agreement with its rival.
No reason to ban selenium
Selenium-enriched yeast is a safe dietary supplement and there is no reason for the EU to ban it, according to a report by researcher Dr Margaret Rayman from the University of Surrey in Guildford.