Wholegrains ease metabolic syndrome, further evidence
Daily helpings of brown rice, wholegrain bread and cereals could reduce the risk of developing the increasingly common health condition of type 2 diabetes.
Archives for December 3, 2004
GMA says don't ban trans fats yet
In May, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) launched a campaign to free America of trans fats. This week, the Grocery Manufacturers of America rejected this call in a statement to the FDA, saying that the CSPI had "oversimplified" the...
Sugar reform splits EU opinion
Plans for EU sugar reform are unfair and would only benefit the biggest producers, say 10 member states as new discussions split opinions across Europe,reports Chris Mercer.
Tagatose cuts flavour costs and improves profile, new collaboration
Maker of the low-cal, low-carb sweetener tagatose teams up with the number four flavour house Symrise to trial new flavour systems that could bring cost savings to food manufacturers in their flavour formulations, writes Lindsey Partos.
Forbes completes sterol plant expansion
Forbes Medi-Tech announced it had completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Texas in anticipation of increased demand from Europe.
Arla poised for UK Atkins dairy launch
Arla Foods UK is to launch a line of branded low-carb dairy products endorsed by US diet company Atkins, but will the UK prove a suitable market for long-term success? Tom Armitage reports.
MGPI initiates energy-efficiency plans
US-based processor MGP Ingredients has initiated two energy-efficiency projects as part of its overall programme to achieve significant cost savings across its operations.
One serving of peanuts gives daily nutrients
Just one serving of peanuts or peanut butter a day can help children and adults meet requirements for nutrients often lacking in American diets, according to a a new study from the Pennsylvania State University.
Degussa drives bakery cream into US
Looking to new market gains in the UK, US and Australia, German ingredients group Degussa has revamped its line of bakery cream systems to target food makers with a competitive package.
Florida's tomato supply normalising
After Florida's tomato crop was devastated by four hurricanes in October, volumes are finally getting back to normal, according to shipment data from the state's tomato committee.
Chr Hansen ups genomics capability for probiotics research
Danish ingredients company Chr Hansen has licensed the use of a genomics tool to improve knowledge of how probiotic bacteria work. It could help the firm develop new probiotic bacteria with superior benefits over existing products.
Degussa drives bakery cream into new geographical market
Looking to new market gains in the UK, US and Australia German ingredients group Degussa has revamped its line of bakery cream systems to target food makers with a competitive package, writes Lindsey Partos.