Archives for July 8, 2010

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Kids see more fast food adverts, fewer for sweets

By Jess Halliday

American children now see less TV advertising for confectionery products, but more for fast food, according to a new study that recommends continued monitoring of marketing practices and food company pledges.

Peanut allergy therapy not yet viable, say researchers

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Desensitising those with peanut allergies is still not a viable treatment – although it could be in the future, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Cargill teams with WWF to assess its palm oil supply

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Cargill has announced a new partnership with the World Wildlife Fund-US (WWF) to assess its Indonesian palm oil suppliers on the back of continued concern about palm oil sustainability.