China upholds death penalty for tainted dairy execs
A northern Chinese court has upheld two death sentences in the country’s tainted milk scandal, according to reports from the state news agency Xinhua.
Archives for March 29, 2009
New research shows how Salmonella survive
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have demonstrated how Salmonella’s ability to survive in amoeba is a huge advantage to its continued development as it may be more resistant to disinfectants and water treatment.
Functionality belying whey commodity concerns - analyst
Demand for whey-derived functional food and drinks claiming nutritional benefits remains undimmed despite an overall fall in sales last year for the dairy commodity, says an industry analyst.
Dispatches from Reformulation Symposium
New margarine takes modular approach to saturated fat
A new margarine can enable lower saturated fat in puff pastry and croissants, according to developer Romi Smilfood, helping to meet targets for healthier bakery products.
Obama’s veg plots point the way to healthy eating and more
“If you don’t plan to plant a garden in Lake Wobegon in the spring, it means you plan to be planted yourself.”