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Animal study draws phosphate link to lung cancer

Careful regulation of inorganic phosphates in the diet could aid lung cancer prevention and treatment, researchers have concluded from a study in mice that could call into question the high use of phosphate additives in the diet.

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Frutarom starts year with Oxford acquisition

Frutarom has made a confident start to 2009, putting its rapid growth strategy into action once more with an agreement to acquire UK flavour and fragrance ingredients firm Oxford.

HortResearch merges with sister institute to keep 'competitive edge'

As 2008 drew to a close, New Zealand’s HortResearch and Crop & Food Research merged, as the country aims to stay competitive and innovative.

New distribution for DSM enzymes in the UK

DSM and S Black are extending their distribution arrangement in the UK to cover beverage enzymes, which are now being offered to targeted customers or alongside other ingredients in S Black’s beverage portfolio.

Researchers propose ‘Venus flytrap’ working of umami receptors

Progress has been made in pinpointing the mechanism of that most mysterious of taste sensations, umami, with potential implications for understanding taste preferences and undercovering the workings of other proteins.

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Multiple toxin detection tests may be on the horizon from FoodProductionDaily

A four year €4m European Commission funded project aims to develop multiple toxin detection tests for use by food manufacturers within processing plants.

Major international project to boost South Asian cereal production from BakeryAndSnacks

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has announced a $30m collaborative project which aims to boost South Asian cereal production by five million tonnes a year.

Study supports pomegranate’s anti-prostate cancer potential from NutraIngredients

The potential of pomegranate extracts and juices to protect against prostate cancer may be due to direct interaction with genes, according to a new study.

Brewers’ reaction mixed to pound-a-pint scheme from BeverageDaily

Brewers should be free to price their products competitively to protect themselves in the current economic downturn, though must ensure they are not discouraging moderate consumption, says a European brewers group.

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