Archives for September 28, 2010

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Fortified milk may reduce acne

By Nathan Gray

Milk enriched with the whey protein lactoferrin may reduce the effects of acne, according to researchers.

SPECIAL EDITION - ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

Food sector set to embrace robotic technology - BARA

By Rory Harrington

Take up of robotic technology in the food sector is set to steadily increase as processors are forced to seek further efficiency gains and demand could challenge that of the automotive industry within a decade, said the head of a leading trade body.

EU fails to agree on dairy market reforms

By Helen Glaberson

European Union farm ministers failed to reach a consensus last Monday over a report proposing controversial changes to dairy competition rules.

Abbott infant formula recall to cost US$100m

By Rory Harrington

Abbott said its recall of five million cans of Similac powdered infant formula because of possible contamination with beetles is likely to cost US$100m in lost revenues.