WHO decries ‘deadly’ promotion of cheap, convenient food
Being overweight risks becoming the norm in Europe, says a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which blames widespread promotion of unhealthy foods and inactivity.
Archives for February 26, 2014
Majority of Parmalat board resigns in wake of LAG probe
With the criminal investigation into Parmalat's May 2012 acquisition of Lactalis American Group (LAG) now seemingly closed, nine members of Italian firm's board have resigned.
Oxfam sustainability scorecard reveals ‘leaders and laggards’
Leading food and drink makers including Nestlé, Unilever and Coca-Cola have made good progress in the year since Oxfam released its first Behind the Brands sustainability scorecard – and only one company made no progress, according to the NGO.
US pasteurized dairy drug residue-free: FDA report
Tests for animal drug residues in more than 40,000 samples of pasteurized milk and milk products in the US returned no positive results, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report has revealed.
Milk Life replacing, not retiring got milk? campaign: MilkPEP
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) has signaled its latest move away from its celebrity-driven 20-year old got milk? campaign, but insists that the iconic marketing program is not being dumped.