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Delta Instruments has developed a screening method for its FTIR instruments to detect melamine in raw milk.

Maple Leaf Foods is still trying to restore its brand after last summer's deadly listeriosis outbreak linked to the Toronto-based processor's deli meats by offering a tour of its Bartor Road plant and launching a week-long TV campaign, according to a Meatingplace.com report.

In an effort to close the $13.3bn state budget gap, New York Governor David Paterson is calling for a 15% 'obesity tax' on non-diet soft drinks.

Embodi is a non-alcoholic drink that provides the benefits of red wine, but without the hangover. The scientists behind this unique beverage tell all ...

An obesity gene variant, present in 63% of the population, has been shown to cause people to eat 100 extra calories, on average, at a single meal.

Nestlé Pure Life was first introduced in Pakistan in December 1998. A decade later, the water brand is now present in 25 countries and has become the world’s number one selling brand by sales value.

As we approach the start of a new year, all eyes will turn to North America as a new president starts his four-year term in office as head of an important global power.

The Irish government has ordered a recall of all pork products linked to pigs slaughtered in Ireland, after laboratory tests found the presence of dioxins in animal feed and pork fat samples.

Yakult USA broadcasts ‘Friendly bacteria improve health’ segment via the National Medical Report on US public television.

Daskalidès and Chocolaterie Smet will release a range of tooth-friendly chocolate – an innovation courtesy of chocolate producer Barry Callebaut.

Chinese herbalists have developed a herbal drink based on a 130-year-old family recipe to help combat stress and its negative impact on health.

Experts in nutrition gathered at the recent International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Mexico to discuss the Nutrient Rich Foods system.