Australian MP derides "Milk Sucks" campaign
An ongoing dispute over just how sweet and wholesome milk really is, could be about to get political, if Australia's shadow agricultural minister gets his way.
Archives for June 11, 2007
Novel foods opinion brings baobab closer to market
Fruit from the African baobab tree moved a step closer to approval for use as a food ingredient in the EU yesterday, with the publication of a positive opinion from the FSA's novel foods committee.
Addition of folic acid at milling stage shifts cost burden
A UK food safety panel is recommending that the mandatory addition of folic acid should be made at the milling stage rather than at the manufacturing stage, shifting the cost burden to suppliers.
Emmental plight reflects global dairy woes
Arla Foods is to cease production of emmental cheese as it begins to feel the pressure of dwindling milk supply on prices and production.
Probiotics again linked to lower eczema risk
Probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and then for the infants after birth could reduce the incidence of eczema, suggests a new clinical trial from Sweden.