Changing how rice is cooked could cut calories
A novel cooking and cooling process for rice could help slash the number of calories absorbed by the body by more than half by increasing levels of resistant starch, say researchers.
Archives for March 24, 2015
Nadec launches new R&D centre as profit grows 7%
Saudi dairy producer Nadec launched a new research and development centre this month, as the company reveals 7% profit growth in its full-year results.
Use price policies to promote healthier diets, says WHO
Price policies could encourage healthier diets, according to a new publication by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe.
UAE date palms get UN recognition
The UAE’s date palm oases may be formally recognised by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation as of global agricultural importance, the FAO announced this month.
Egyptian agri investment booms at EEDC
Egypt’s food and agriculture sector saw a boost in foreign investment at the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) this month, with billions of dollars pledged and dozens of projects announced.
Korea signs MOU with UAE for Halal, plans to double exports to $1.2bn
Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE to develop its Halal food industry, with the aim of almost doubling its current US$680m Halal food exports to US$1.23bn by 2017.
Pioneers never says no to Panda producer Arab Dairy in $33m deal
Egyptian investment firm Pioneers Holding has bought a majority stake in Arab Dairy, outbidding foreign competitors with a total bid of US$33.5m.
GCC eating more fat, sugar and processed food than ever, says Euromonitor
GCC consumers are increasingly getting their calories from packaged food and soft drinks, with calorific intake from fats and sugar set to rise dramatically, according to new data from Euromonitor.
Australia
Acid from wine tasting can soften teeth ‘within minutes’
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the acid in wine can make teeth vulnerable to erosion within just minutes.
Briefing
GM contamination case hinges on duty of care as judges hear appeal
"The heart of this clash between two neighbours is a question of how two systems of agriculture can co-exist," a court Western Australia’s supreme appeals court heard as an organic farmer who lost his certification allegedly due to the harvesting methods...