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Red wine antioxidant may kill cancer cells

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Aseptic film improves safety of bag-in-box packaging

Fruit and veg linked to kids' school performance, study

Choices healthy food symbol set for scientific review

 
   
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Red wine antioxidant may kill cancer cells
The antioxidant resveratrol, found in grape skins and red wine, can cripple the function of pancreatic cancer cells while sensitising them to chemotherapy, says new research... Read


Tiny hairs could explain apple storage issues
Researchers from the UK have identified tiny hairs between the cells in Fuji apples - a trait they believe could have implications for storage of late-harvested fruit... Read


Aseptic film improves safety of bag-in-box packaging
Arena Products is responding to the increasing pressures for manufacturers to ensure food safety by adding aseptic-filling capabilities to its Air-Evac Bag-in-Box packaging... Read


Fruit and veg linked to kids' school performance, study
Fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary fat intake were found to play an important role in children's academic performance, highlighting yet again the need for balanced diets at an early age... Read


Choices healthy food symbol set for scientific review
The evaluating criteria for the Choices healthy food symbol are to be reviewed and potentially adjusted, following the establishment of a new international scientific committee... Read


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Coca-Cola outlines coffee diversification plan
Coca-Cola has today finalised details of its ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee joint venture with Italy-based Illycaffè in a bid to further diversify its non-carbonated portfolio of brands... Read


News briefs: Red Bull, Diageo and easy-carry vodka
This week, Red Bull launches a new natural cola brand as a first step away from energy drink production, Diageo receives a setback in its vodka expansion plans and a US-based vodka manufacturer launches a new bottle... Read


UK sterol foods market slows amid consumer confusion
Consumer confusion and increased competition from other functional food categories like probiotics has stalled growth of the cholesterol-lowering, sterol-fortified foods and beverages market in the UK... Read


Drink makers divided over Diageo pregnancy labels
The alcohol industry remains divided over calls by the UK arm of Diageo for the country's government to introduce mandatory health warnings for pregnant women on drinks packaging... Read

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Cargill launches food safety programme with China
US food and agriculture company Cargill is to establish a joint food safety management training programme with China's Quality, Inspection and Quarantine Service (AQSIQ)... Read


US processors alerted over fruit scare
US food processors have been warned by the country's food safety body against using cantaloupes shipped from a Honduran grower and packager, over concerns of a potential salmonella risk... Read


Dual testing no longer needed for US rice
Rice imported from the United States no longer needs to be tested for the presence of GM material both at the point of export and on arrival in the EU, following an amendment to emergency measures following the... Read


New temperature device launched for cold storage
A new data logging device provides regular updates on the temperature of a cold food product when it is in storage or transit, the manufacturer claims... Read


Dietary guidelines play role in disease risk reduction
Consumers adhering to healthy diets similar to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome, say researchers... Read

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