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Paper aims to debunk livestock production ‘myths’

The environmental impact of intensive modern livestock production is much lower than many people assume, according to a paper presented at the 71st Cornell Nutrition Conference in Syracuse, NY.

LA legislators debate action on soda

Soda tax was on the agenda again yesterday as California legislators debated the possible link between obesity and sugary soft drinks.

Canada tightens front-of-pack nutrition labeling rules

Canada is updating its front-of-pack nutrition labeling scheme, disqualifying whole food categories, changing the rules for fiber, salt and fat, and introducing criteria for trans fat and sugar.

Smart salt distribution can cut salt without extra additives

Dutch scientists have developed a new technology to enable up to 25 per cent reduction of salt in food products without loss of taste or adding other additives.

FDA calls meeting to improve food traceability systems

Federal agencies in the United States need to increase the speed and accuracy of traceability systems to combat outbreaks of food-borne illnesses, said the FDA as it called a public meeting on the matter.

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Canadians warned off Chaotic Beverages over possible health risks from FoodProductionDaily.com

Health Canada has told consumers not to drink four “unauthorised” drinks made by Chaotic Beverages on fears they contain ingredients that could pose a health hazard to children.

Safer almond production results from plant redesign, says US firm from BakeryAndSnacks.com

The newly designed facility of a global supplier of pistachios and almonds will help eliminate contamination of product and will result in speedier shipments, claims the company.

Ageing concerns to stimulate brain food market, report from NutraIngredients.com

Rising concerns over dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline means the brain health functional foods category should be set for strong growth over the next few years, claims a report looking at anti-ageing foods.

Fizzy drinks set to recover growth from BeverageDaily.com

The global carbonated soft drinks market is predicted to rebound next year after seeing its growth rate halve in 2008, with expansion by about five billion litres expected in Latin America, say consultants.

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