Bone and joint health: bank on it
Maintaining calcium levels while young is crucial in helping to prevent osteoporosis in later life.
Archives for October 19, 2016
Health perception key to lactose-free growth
The growth of lactose-free milk in emerging markets is being driven more by its perceived health benefits than people’s lactose intolerance, new research has found.
Jobs saved at Somerset cider mill after takeover
Up to 24 jobs have been saved at a cider mill in Somerset, after beverage firm Brothers Drinks stepped in to take over manufacturing and production of the plant to keep it from closing.
Public Health England launches sugar reduction programme
A new sugar reduction and reformulation programme, which forms part of the government’s childhood obesity action plan, has been launched by Public Health England (PHE).
Barley collaboration project displays its naked ambition
A type of barley that was last grown in the UK 80 years ago is available commercially again after a project to revive it proved a success.
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Smart tech key to boosting sales: Diageo boss
Smart technology – including temperature-sensitive billboards – and inspired Twitter marketing have “significantly” boosted sales, claims drinks giant Diageo.
Lack of Brexit plans a ‘huge threat’ to food industry
The food industry faces a “huge threat” due to the environment secretary Andrea Leadsom’s lack of an effective Brexit plan, claims the GMB union.
Food fads: should we do more to protect consumers?
We have taken an interest in the future of food we since forming since Bingham and Jones. But there are some moments in development that get you really thinking about the bigger picture and asking other questions – such as, is it really ok to develop to...
‘Ultra-processed’ concept slammed by top academic
A growing association between the concept of “ultra-processed” foods and nutrition-related health problems has been criticised by a leading professor in the field.