Water fluoride not linked to cancer: Irish cancer group
Cancer rates are not higher in countries where water supplies are fortified with fluoride, says Ireland’s National Cancer Registry (NCR), after a group posited just such a link.
Archives for November 7, 2012
‘Unique’ research institute will give Nestlé better idea of the big picture, says research chief
A unique focus on pulling together information on the complex issues of chronic conditions and ageing will help to provide Nestlé with a better idea of the ‘big picture’ behind how nutrition and health interact, says the head of the new unit.
Glanbia eyeing 2012 profits target despite marginal growth
Irish dairy giant Glanbia is “confident” of delivering its full year profits target, despite reporting marginal growth for the first nine months of 2012.
Pycnogenol shows benefits for asthmatics: Study
Daily supplements of the French Maritime Pine bark extract Pynogenol may improve symptoms of asthma, according to results of a clinical trial.
DISPATCHES FROM PACK EXPO 2012, CHICAGO
‘Revolutionary’ aseptic spout for drinks pouches suits ‘on the go’ consumers – IPN
Luis De La Mora from Innovative Packaging Network (IPN) tells Ben Bouckley why he believes his firm’s new ‘non spill’ aseptic spout for beverage pouches, Clean Valve, can help the format steal share from cans, cartons and PET bottles.