Rabies outbreak discovered in Uruguayan cattle
A new outbreak of rabies has been discovered on a farm in Uruguay, with 24 cattle and one sheep having died so far.
Archives for April 6, 2014
China re-admits poultry and pork imports from Chile
China has announced that it will re-admit pork and poultry imports from Chile, having suspended them last July (2013) over concerns about dioxin contamination.
ABC News fails to get ‘pink slime’ case thrown out
Beef Products Inc (BPI) is to plough ahead with its $1.2bn court case against ABC News and three of its reporters, after a South Dakota judge refused to dismiss the case.
Protein experts slam ‘biased and flawed’ study linking protein to increased cancer mortality
A recent study linking protein intake to an increased risk of cancer death could have detrimental public health implications for adults seeking to maintain muscle health and avoid sarcopenia, says a group of leading protein experts.
Elite Spice: Roasted spices and citrus are innovation areas
Spices will continue to prove popular in 2014 but innovation will be seen in roasting or smoking spices and incorporating citrus into flavor mixes, says the senior vice president of Elite Spice.
More pushback from industry over FDA trans-fat crackdown: Soybean industry has ‘grave concerns’, cardiologist says we should act now
FDA proposals to revoke the GRAS status of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in order to crack down on trans fats will lead to increased saturated fat intakes, greater reliance on imported palm and canola oil and the “diminished ability for food...
Monkey study backs caloric restriction to increase lifespan and slash disease risk
A 25 year study of diet and ageing in monkeys has revealed a ‘significant’ reduction in mortality and age-related diseases among those with calorie restricted diets.