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Nutritional shake formula ExtendShake has been clinically proven to help control blood sugar for up to nine hours.

A diet high in dairy calcium may aid weight loss, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity.

The EU has voted in support of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. However, OIETFL is disappointed that the scheme is not to cover processed fruit and vegetables.

Free tap water will be available to all during the London 2012 Olympic Games, organisers have confirmed.

The Chinese dairy market has seen dairy purchases fall by 18% overall and consumers trade up from standard to premium and national to international products since the outbreak of the melamine scandal.

IBWA, the International Bottled Water Association, recently released a statement on the current bisphenol A situation.

The European Food Safety Authority is calling for data on the content of selenium and chromium in food and beverages to be submitted by the end of November 2008.

Britain's Food Standards Agency is recommending that pregnant women reduce their maximum daily caffeine intake from 300mg to 200mg.

Ontario's second E.coli outbreak has resulted in the voluntary closure of the M.T. Bellies restaurant, following reports that three affected people ate there.

The European Food Safety Authority has concluded that a recent study didn't provide sufficient evidence to change legislation on BPA.

European scientists have published a new study on the benefits genetically engineered purple tomatoes can provide in the fight against cancer and heart disease.

Z Trim and Admiration Foods have partnered to create a range of mayonnaise and salad dressings high in fibre.