October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa and Clicks, recognising the importance of education in the fight against this hugely prevalent disease, has chosen to highlight the benefits of good breast health and create awareness around the importance of early detection. 16 Oct 2007
Sarah McKerron, author of Savvy Kids Food, Savvy Kids Menus and mother of two, has recently launched the Savvy Kids Moms blog. McKerron intends to use the network to share, with other parents, her experiences regarding the health and environmental issues that face today's children. 16 Oct 2007
USA - With an estimated US$142 billion in 2006 sales, the fast food industry continues to fuel the appetites for millions each day. While recent trends suggest a slight decrease in super size offers, the most popular selections remain at record levels fat, calories, and sugar. A new website provides insight on the Glycemic Index and takes a look at the most popular options for 'convenience food'. 12 Oct 2007
United Kingdom - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has welcomed the decision by price comparison website mySupermarket to use traffic light labelling to enable shoppers to compare the nutritional value of products at four online UK supermarkets. 10 Oct 2007
New deal between DaimlerChrysler South Africa (DCSA) and its catering company promise healthier meals for the car-maker's workforce. 10 Oct 2007
From October 19, 2007, the new menus at John Dory's Fish and Grill restaurants will feature the Heart Mark restaurant symbol for selected meal items. 8 Oct 2007
Compass Group SA's Safety Health & Environment (SHE) shared support service team recently achieved ISO 9001, an international quality management certification. This was awarded after the team formalised all processes utilised to support the various units across the business. 18 Sep 2007
Michael Torchia has formed the Operation Fitness "Healthy Task Force," a team of health experts that conduct research into manufacturers and distributors of products containing toxic chemicals, refined sugars, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and genetically modified ingredients. Members of the task force will report all their findings to legislative representatives, Governmental agencies, as well as to school officials. Their goal is to provide essential information to children and parents so that healthy choices can be made. 15 Aug 2007
The consumer product information website, US Recall News, has reported hundreds of recalls over the last three months, but all of the most dangerous and wide-spread have come from Chinese products. Now the site's editor is asking government to wake up and smell the melamine. 10 Aug 2007
Lead paint concerns lead to toy recall worldwide. 7 Aug 2007
Danone Clover has come to the end of yet another successful ‘Caring for Our Children' campaign. This annual campaign has benefited children being treated for cancer. 7 Aug 2007
An elevated level of lead found in the paint of children's toys made in China is forcing Fisher-Price to recall 1 million items. 3 Aug 2007
An accidental discovery led to a study that found laser printers can release dangerous particles into the air, especially when the toner cartridge is new, or when printing graphics and images. 2 Aug 2007
Aspartame Consumer Safety Network confirms results of the latest scientific study showing aspartame in diet soft drinks can trigger serious adverse reactions like heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. 1 Aug 2007
An agricultural researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T) in the United States has developed a simple process to make allergen-free peanuts. And that could mean a bigger market for these favourite snacks. 25 Jul 2007
