Fiber products must emphasize benefits, says report
Fiber sells if intake is linked to benefits such as energy management, weight management and digestive health in popular foods such as bread, cereal and pasta, claims a new report.
Archives for October 4, 2005
Red meat excess a risk marker for cancer?
New research supports previous findings that suggest a diet high in red meat could be a risk factor for cancer.
WHO calls for tighter laws on food industry to tackle preventable disease
The World Health Organisation has created new guidelines for governments in the fight against a growing chronic disease pandemic, which are likely to add to the pressure already being felt by European food makers.
French firm claims new extraction process cuts costs for semi-refined carrageenan
French carrageenan producer Selt Marine spears blossoming semi-refined market with a new extraction process.
Post Katrina, dairy producers face long-term losses
Dairy producers' losses from Hurricane Katrina could easily exceed $40m, says a US dairy association, highlighting the prospect of immeasurable long-term damage and raising questions over when disaster aid will get through.
People on the move
The FDA commissioner has resigned, Cargill has a new vice president and Solvay Chemicals has a new chief executive.
School junk food ban must be extended, claims campaigner
The food industry has been hammered for making children overweight, but one Californian parent believes that banning junk food in schools is redundant unless another legal loophole is dealt with.