Thank god it’s Friday – News from the food world – Week 38

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Here's my article's selection of the week: BIRD FLU - New bird flu strain causing concern for poultry producers in SE Asia, by RJ Whitehead on foodnavigator-asia.com: a recently-emerged strain of avian influenza virus (H5N6) in poultry in Southeast Asia represents a new threat to animal health and livelihoods and must be closely monitored, the United Nation’s … Continue reading Thank god it’s Friday – News from the food world – Week 38

Now, Soccer Fans Can Enjoy Salted Nuts without Guilt

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

New market research conducted by TNS for the Israel Society of Hypertension shows that 62% of consumers who watch TV eat savory snacks, while 50% eat a variety of salted nuts. During football games like world soccer championship, sodium consumption typically increases dramatically. Salt of the Earth created a low-sodium salt designed to reduce sodium … Continue reading Now, Soccer Fans Can Enjoy Salted Nuts without Guilt