Consumer acceptance of genetically engineered (GE) food has slipped
in recent years, according to a new study that brings together
results from a number of national surveys.
Inconsistencies in information provided by McDonald's over the
allergen content of its French fries have resulted in the fast food
giant facing a public relations nightmare together with possibly
unfounded lawsuits.
Natural oils maker Martek Biosciences yesterday announced that its
key product, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, is to be used in a new
soymilk product, which could allow the manufacturers to stress the
product's eye and brain health...
Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel explains why the formal adoption
this week of the EU sugar reforms was vital, and why it doesn't
mean the end for Europe's sugar industry.
Food firms are increasingly targeting the UKs value-added milk
sector as they re-align their businesses and move away from
commodity products, says a new report.
A lack of convincing evidence means that firm conclusions on the
role of artificial sweeteners in weight loss cannot yet be made,
according to a scientist.
Joint health from sheeps' wool, kiwi fruit crossed with berries and
calcium-boosting bone extract… innovative ingredients from a small
Pacific archipelago are starting to make a disproportionately big
impact in the world of nutrition.
US agribusiness firm Cargill on Friday filed an appeal of a judge's
ruling in December that prevents the company from enforcing patents
for high oleic oils.
Little has been done over the past decade to reduce the risk of
children's exposure to pesticides through the foods they consume,
according to an Organic Center symposium held yesterday.
Food safety authorities in Britain and Germany are checking soft
drinks for benzene after tests suggest a private deal with soft
drinks firms in the US, 15 years ago, failed to fix the problem.
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, a rich source of bran, fibre,
minerals and vitamins, could reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes and
heart disease, claims a new study that adds to a growing body of
evidence on the subject.
McCormick has announced that it is to acquire the remaining 49
percent of Dessert Products International (DPI) as the company
continues its efforts to simplify its business and focus on areas
with strong growth potential.
The number of people suffering from high cholesterol is increasing,
despite efforts by the food industry and health institutes to bring
down LDL cholesterol levels.
Canada's aging population and improved food labeling practices have
started a trend away from fad diets and toward a more balanced and
healthy eating pattern, according to a new study.
US food safety authorities have re-opened an investigation closed
15 years ago into soft drinks contaminated with cancer-causing
chemical benzene, following evidence the industry has failed to
sort out the problem, BeverageDaily.com...
Cargill's first North American maltitol plant is now in full
operation, helping the firm to target the steadily growing polyol
branch of the sweeteners market.
The re-appearance of a low-calorie tabletop sweetener product
branded as Altern in a small number of Wal-Mart stores in the US
has attracted the attention of Tate & Lyle.
The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) has called for an end to the
"bitter disputes" between sugar users and producers, saying
the industry needs to unite in a common effort to improve the US
sugar policy.
The UK food industry has come out on top in two UK surveys
investigating whether manufacturers are meeting Country of Origin
and Clear Labelling guidance.
Low-carbohydrate diets may appear effective when it comes to weight
loss, but they could be linked to higher levels of LDL or 'bad'
cholesterol levels, say scientists.
Slovenian rosemary extract firm Vitiva has formed an alliance with
UK firm Food Ingredient Technology (FIT) in order to penetrate the
growing functional ingredients markets in the UK and Ireland.
The science has spoken. Low-fat diets don't work: Forget the
carrots and broccoli sprouts, I can now have my cake and eat it,
and put extra cream on top.
Two groups representing organic farmers are at loggerheads over the
release of a new report that claims to rate the nation's organic
dairy brands and products.
Despite growing awareness of the health threat of obesity,
Americans are still confused about the safety of the most commonly
available sugar substitutes, claims an NGO.
A leading European horticultural research institute has launched a
partnership with a New Zealand science organisation in order to
develop new fruit cultivars.
The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) has announced it is
to review its guidelines on how companies should advertise their
products to children.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced its
monetary proposal for fiscal 2007 with security again at the top of
the food agenda, while preparing for the potential threat of avian
'flu takes top overall priority.
Quest claims it has achieved its biggest flavour breakthrough in a
decade with ImpaQ, a solution designed to tackle food and beverage
taste issues linked with salt, fat and sugar.
A US industry body has commended the WTO's ruling that the EU and
six member states broke trade rules by barring entry to GM crops
and foods, something that has had a significant impact on the
nation's food industry.
The world's biggest oilseed processor Bunge has announced a fall in
sales this year, as the company emerges from a "difficult
year," which saw profits hit by a "weak operating
environment" in Brazil.
A study attempting to find out exactly why we prefer fatty foods
could help manufacturers to design tasty, low-fat foods that are
less likely to make people overweight.
Emerging markets across Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America came
good for both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola in 2005, increasing their
importance in the two rivals' growth strategies.
An innovative mineral supplement could help food makers overcome
the poor nutritional value of food that is currently undermining
consumer health, claims a nutrition expert.
The UK food industry has been slammed by consumer groups for its
rejection of an industry-wide colour-coded labelling scheme, just
as consultation on a voluntary front of pack labelling scheme ended
yesterday.
Five servings of fruit and vegetables per day and a diet low in fat
reduced the risk of breast cancer by nine per cent, a figure
dismissed as not significant and due to 'chance'.
DSM's development of a patented new flavour technology in China
illustrates how increasingly important this region is becoming to
European flavour firms.