Archives for August 11, 2008

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CBI fears industry impact of poor science education

By staff reporter

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.

Low vitamin D may increase death risk: study

By Stephen Daniells

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.

RFI cuts lead times with in-house blending

By Lorraine Heller

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.

British research club to target diet and health

By Stephen Daniells

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.