Low vitamin D may increase death risk: study
Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of death from all causes by 26 per cent, suggests a study with 13,000 initially healthy men and women.
Archives for August 11, 2008
RFI cuts lead times with in-house blending
RFI ingredients has completed a new contract manufacturing facility that bring most of the firms’ powder blending in-house, thereby cutting lead times for customers, said the company.
NutraCea records loss but rice bran expansion continues
Rice bran supplier NutraCea has seen profits plunge in its second quarter as raw material restrictions meant the firm was operating at below one third of its normal capacity.
British research club to target diet and health
A new partnership is set to deepen scientific understanding of the link between diet and health, and help food companies address obesity, heart disease, and other health problems.
CBI fears industry impact of poor science education
The chief of the Confederation of British Industries is proposing that all high performing 14-16-year olds should study triple science – a message that resonates with concerns over building a suitable skills base for future food industry employees.