New rules could ban soda and junk food from Illinois schools
Elementary and middle schools in Illinois could be banned from selling junk food and soda in a move designed to improve children's health and mental abilities through good nutrition.
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Dairy sector focuses on UK functional growth
The success of soy drinks shows that the UK functional drinks market is highly lucrative something that the dairy industry must take full advantage of, says Organic Monitor.
Video games to be next way to target kids' nutrition?
Children may soon be encouraged to eat well through 'edutainment'- a variety of interactive computer games developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in an attempt to tackle the increasing problem of childhood obesity and poor nutrition.
Soy products pose no threat for infants, experts say
Scientific evidence says that consumption of soy from the diet or as supplements should not cause alarm despite negative reports about risks, a view that has been supported by a major US industry group.
Coca-Cola tests soft drinks for benzene
Coca-Cola said it was testing its soft drinks around the world for benzene, as the group sought to reassure consumers that soft drinks were only a very small contributor to daily benzene intake.
Law firm welcomes simplification of food regulations
Owen Warnock, partner and food law expert at law firm Eversheds, believes that UK plans to simplify the regulation and legislation of the food industry are to be welcomed.
Americans eat fish despite mercury fears, says study
American consumers are aware of the levels of harmful contaminants in seafood, but this has not prevented them from omitting fish from their diets, says a new report.
DFI invests in xylitol sweetener technology
Dynamic Food Ingredients (DFI) has licensed technology designed to make the production of xylitol, a natural sweetener that is claimed to have health benefits, more affordable.