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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on its new guidance for assessing the environmental risk that genetically modified plants may pose.
Insufficient levels of vitamin D may reduce our immune system’s ability to react to infection, says new research from Denmark.
Common hydrocolloids like pectin may inhibit the formation of acrylamide in French fries by up to 60 per cent, according to new research from China.
Celebrity Slim manufacturer, Probiotec, is planning major expansion in Europe as it sets up its first manufacturing base outside of Australia in Ireland.