Archives for October 8, 2008

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Latino diet needs healthy boost

By Sarah Hills

The benefits of healthy food such as grains need to be promoted among the Hispanic community which is at greater risk of suffering the impact of a poor diet than any other ethnic group, according to an industry body.

Judge me by my colour, say foods

By Shane Starling in London

Foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, are increasingly being marketed on their colour and associated health benefits, according to new Euromonitor International findings.

UK detects banned additive from China in mini jelly cup

By Lindsey Partos

Mid-melamine scare, food safety issues are compounded for European confectioners as Europe's alert system flags up a confectionery product for children containing an additive from China that could constitute a choking risk.

Wild blueberries take antioxidant crown

By Shane Starling

Wild blueberries have greater antioxidant content than common fruits such as apples, bananas, red grapes and strawberries according to Cornell University researchers.

Stay on top of supplement labeling changes, says NPA

By Lorraine Heller

Dietary supplement manufacturers in the US should inform the nation’s regulator of the cost burden they are likely to incur if proposed labeling regulations are passed, an industry association said yesterday.