Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against
a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department
of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind
the compounds.
World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after
improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee
crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest
report from the US Department of...
The US market for sandwiches is expected to continue to see strong
growth, as consumers continue to opt for this old favorite that has
now been spiced up with new bread varieties and new flavors,
according to a new report.
British supermarkets are reporting that sales of berries have been
strong this year hitting £204m (€304m) despite adverse weather
conditions, due to consumer health trends.
Food and retail group Associated British Foods (ABF) is actively
looking for opportunities to increase its presence in China's
ingredients market, and could make an acquisition in the coming
year, according to the unit's...
General Mills has introduced a new line of Disney branded
children's cereal that meets the entertainment giant's newly
established nutritional guidelines.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects to launch a
consumer study to determine if footnotes on the nutrition labels of
food products will improve people's understanding of trans fat
declarations.
In a year that has seen camel, sheep and donkey milk grab the
headlines in turn, Mrs Rudolph and her chums neednt fear that
theyre next to get the "other milk" treatment.
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray is expanding its dried cranberry
production to meet expanding global demand for the healthy
ingredient, which is said to have grown 30 percent over the past
year.
With the final passage of the new EU law regulating chemicals in
the bloc, the food industry has expressed concern about the
uncertainties relating to the scope of the legislation and the
eventual cost to processors.
The European Council is today due to formally back Austria's ban on
the cultivation of two genetically modified crops, a move the
biotechnology industry has branded as a "departure from rational
decision making" .
An independent trans fat free cooking oil contest has been launched
in the US, designed to provide unbiased information on the
different zero trans oils currently available on the market.
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to
Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will
be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and
formulators in the coming years.
A 'low sugar' claim does not necessarily mean 'low calorie' or
'better for you', said the US Sugar Association, in its latest
attempt to recapture a part of the market lost to the growing
popularity of...
Europe's Food Safety Authority has ruled that a
genetically-modified cotton plant, which can be used for food
applications, presents no cause for concern.
It is not a task for the faint-hearted, but French dairy and food
group Danone has pledged to use more research and development
resources to tackle malnutrition around the world.
A protein-polysaccharide combination for stabilising
water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could lead to customised double
emulsions with differing release behaviours, German researchers
report.
The recent ban of trans fat from some restaurant menus could be the
beginning of a major shift in how restaurants might have an effect
on consumer eating habits, says a market research firm.
Lawsuits alleging soft drinks made by Kraft Foods may contain the
cancer-causing chemical, benzene, have been dismissed after the
group said it had reformulated products.
Scientists at the University of Idaho have produced a genetically
modified potato variety of Ranger Russet with enhanced French fry
aroma, and reduced amounts of processing-induced acrylamide.
Fruit supplier Chiquita has again raised its banana prices in North
America, a move that has helped the company offset a slump in sales
after the implementation of new EU banana import rules, as well as
the recent spinach E. coli...
Scientists have devised a means of preventing contamination of
commercially baked bread - helping manufacturers to minimise the
loss caused by spoilage and halt the common problem of 'ropey
bread'.
A new project was launched this week by Australian food researchers
to tap bioactive compounds from agricultural and food industry
waste for use in health-enhancing foods and nutraceuticals.
The new European health and nutrition claims regulation and food
fortification regulation will enter into force in January
2007, as the EC decides not the wait for adoption of the comitology
amendments.
The EU Parliament yesterday voted for a tougher regulatory regime
for chemicals, requiring producers and users to replace some of the
current chemicals in use with safer alternatives, if they exist.
A number of Democratic senators have called for the establishment
of a joint task force to examine recent outbreaks of E.coli, and
suggest legal changes designed to prevent future problems.
Biotech firm DuPont has further strengthened its position in China,
announcing this week the formation of a joint venture with one of
the country's largest seed production companies.
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers
behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by
market researcher the NPD Group.
Ingredients manufacturer Blue California has introduced
micro-encapsulated essential oils in powder form for water soluble
applications, particularly suited for beverages.
A matrix of sucrose, gelatin and gum Arabic can successfully
encapsulate citrus flavours, and offer potential as a cheaper
alternative to pure gum Arabic for the process.
Sweet manufacturers could find themselves tapping into the sporty
potential of confectionery following research into the effects of
functional jelly beans on athletes' performance.
Asian and Hispanic tastes remain the two biggest drivers in the US
ethnic food market, with highest growth observed in the frozen
entrée segment, says AC Nielsen.
National Starch Food Innovation has launched what it claims to be
the most comprehensive source of information on resistant starch,
designed to provide an easy reference base for nutrition experts.
Public opinion about genetically modified (GM) foods remains
divided, but more information and more stringent regulation would
ease the fears of the majority of Americans, according to a new
survey.
The US food industry needs to be regulated by a single food-safety
agency with the authority to test widely for dangerous pathogens,
demand recalls and penalize companies that knowingly sell
contaminated food, according to the author...
Publication of the new European health and nutrition claims and
food fortification regulations has been delayed until next spring -
a scenario that should affect nothing but the timescale for
entering into force, although experts...
On-going research by Anglo-American researchers into
water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could offer significant potential
for low-fat products, and novel encapsulation systems.
There's no way but out for heart-damaging trans fatty acids, and
procrastinators in the food industry will achieve nothing by
delaying reformulation other than lagging behind in the game as the
rest of the world waves goodbye.