Is the clamour for publicity making a mockery of real scientific progress?
The need for scientific celebrity seems to have spread like wildfire in recent years, and it’s making a mockery of real scientific progress.
Archives for July 23, 2013
US food safe from pesticide contamination
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) representitive claims that consumers can rest assured that the recent deaths of Indian schoolchildren from pesticide-contaminated lunches will not repeat in America.
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Obesity needs tackling, but only through considered measures
The level of obesity among New Zealanders, and children in particular, is a major concern, with 28% of adults and one in 10 children aged between two and 14 classed as obese. What’s more, the figures are even higher when broken down by ethnicity.
Positive outlook for China’s pork output
China’s pork industry looks like it’s moving in a positive direction over the rest of this year, and as far as 2014, according to Rabobank research.
Starch scare fallout still lingering in Taiwan
The starch-based food scare that hit the headlines around Southeast Asia last month, is continuing to impact on Taiwan’s food industry, with both chain retailers and individual vendors still suffering from the aftermath.
Biostime amends Chinese infant formula distribution contracts amidst anti-trust probe
Chinese infant formula manufacturer Biostime has made amendments to the contracts it holds with distributors to delete terms that guarantee fixed prices and price floors that may violate Chinese anti-trust laws.