Deep-fried food linked to higher risk of prostate cancer
Regular consumption of foods that have been deep-fried is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, warn researchers.
Archives for February 1, 2013
Calories per pack or per serving? Why small changes to the Nutrition Facts panel could make a big difference
Ever eaten a grab-bag of chips or a 20oz bottle of Mountain Dew only to discover you’ve just wolfed down twice the calories you thought because these products - which are typically eaten in one sitting - contain two or more servings per container?
Kellogg launches new ‘on-trend’ frozen breakfast options
The Kellogg Company has launched new frozen breakfast options under its Special K and Eggo brands that it claims are ‘on-trend’ with consumer needs.
Research results pointed Ben & Jerry's down non-GMO path
For Ben & Jerry’s, the Vermont-based ice cream company, taking the step to remove GMO ingredients from its supply chain was simply a matter of paying attention. Not necessarily to the news, to political pressure, or even to consumer attitudes. It meant...
‘See you in court’ AB InBev hawks fly back at US Justice Feds
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) will fight a US Justice Department (DOJ) lawsuit to halt its $20bn Grupo Modelo takeover, but concedes it will not complete the deal on schedule by Q1 2013.
PepsiCo bids to crank up AMP energy a notch
PepsiCo has reportedly strengthened its relationship with US PR firm Weber Shandwick, by briefing the latter to oversee an extension of its AMP energy portfolio that taps the brand’s racing heritage.
USDA agrees to explore including protein-packed Greek yogurt in its School Lunch program
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed it is considering including Greek yogurt in the National School Lunch Program, and has invited potential vendors to take part in a pilot scheme that could begin as early as April.