Archives for September 12, 2002

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Milk could be link to cancer

Pregnancy may lower a woman's risk of cancer but drinking milk could raise it, researchers reported this week. Both factors, as well as the use of hormone replacement therapy, affect levels of a hormone that may influence the development of some...

Danisco 'sustains' performance

Danish ingredients company Danisco announced this week that it has achieved second place in Dow Jones' new global sustainability index for food manufacturers, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

Dietary role in cancer needs further research, say experts

A review in this week's issue of The Lancet assessing the research to-date on possible links between diet and cancer reaches a familiar conclusion - cancer risk can be reduced by eating a balanced diet (with regular consumption of fresh fruit and...

Dairy Crest, more than butter

Britain's biggest dairy products firm Dairy Crest group is poised to buy St Ivel spreads from Uniq for £50-60 million pounds (€79-95 million), to rival UK market leader Unilever, industry sources said on Thursday.

Oat ingredients maker targets nutrition market

US maker of oat-based ingredients Nurture has introduced a new product that may allow food manufacturers to make an FDA heart health claim on their foods, beverages and supplements.