Archives for December 21, 2005

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Combining food additives could harm nervous system, study

By  staff reporter

The combination of common food additives could interfere with the development of the nervous system, raising new concerns about the health implications of children's diets, according to a new report published today.

FSA extends French cheese alert amid E-coli fears

By  Chris Mercer

The E-coli food alert on some French camembert brands has been extended to more products in the UK, as the country's food watchdog says batches may have found their way on to food fairs and farmers' markets.

Robots raise food packing efficiency

By  staff reporter

More state-of-the-art robot arms will soon be packing cheese in Lincolnshire, the UK, providing more evidence that robots may cut costs and provide a viable alternative to outsourcing for manufacturers.

Clover looking at microalgae as new omega-3 source

By  staff reporter

Australian omega-3 producer Clover Corporation is testing whether microalgae could offer an alternative source of health fatty acids to its current raw material supply, fish.