Dannon puts more bucks behind nutrition
Dairy giant Dannon is investing in improving the nutrition of children in the United States as part of its efforts to promote healthy nutrition in the communities where it is active.
Archives for August 13, 2009
More difficulty ahead for food sector as European recession eases
France and Germany have emerged from recession but the global nature of the food industry may mean it takes longer to recover than other sectors, according to a senior economist at Wageningen University.
Childhood food sensitivity ‘normal’, says study
The occurrence of food hypersensitivity in children is common, and not necessarily linked to allergy, says a new study from Denmark.
Nampak reviews UK blowmoulding capacity, cuts 80 jobs
Nampak Plastics Europe has announced it is to cut 80 jobs in the UK following the collapse of the huge co-operative Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) – one of the company’s major customers.
High-fat diets linked to poor mental function
High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to results of a rat study from Oxford University.