Archives for October 26, 2009

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Tate & Lyle backs Asian prebiotic in Europe

By Jane Byrne

A new partnership with chemical group Solvay will enable the distribution of a low dosage prebiotic food ingredient with multiple food and drink applications within Europe, the Middle East and Africa, claims Tate & Lyle.

EU doctors deciding on elderly vitamin D levels

By Shane Starling

A group of European doctors is moving toward a vitamin D recommended level for the elderly, something that, if implemented, may influence vitamin D levels across the European Union for all age groups.

Folic acid over-intake not an issue: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Less than five percent of Americans are exceeding safe limits of folic acid despite intakes from a multitude of sources, both enriched and natural, says a new study.

Tackling E.coli – legislation or self-regulation?

By Rory Harrington

Everybody wants food to be safe - but the recent slugging match over how best to protect US consumers from E.coli-tainted meat highlights whether legislation or self-regulation is the answer to mending the country's flawed safety system.