Crisp company bags beer drinkers
Snack company Kettle Foods has found a new way to target the bar snacks market by combining two popular drinking indulgences - beer and crisps.
Archives for October 1, 2006
Nutrition labelling: research gaps and divided consumers
There is a huge gap in the food industry's understanding of how nutrition information on label actually influences buying behaviour in the supermarket, according to a EUFIC study.
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China: a victim of trade wars?
If the Chinese government gives in to mounting international pressure to revalue its currency, it could spell the end of cheap exports, a move that many anticipate would have a knock-on effect on raw materials costs for the food industry. But China...
Greater accuracy in allergy chocolate testing, study
Peanut allergy sufferers may soon be able to dig into dark chocolate without fear of hidden nuts, thanks to new research undertaken by US scientists.
Orafti consolidates science for inulin, oligofructose
Science - consolidation and breakthroughs - took centre stage at the 5th Orafti Research Conference last week, as world-leading scientists convened to discuss prebiotics.
On-target Tate & Lyle forms fermentation partnership
Tate & Lyle has formed a partnership to speed up the commercialisation of fermented ingredients after posting on-target interim results.
CLA continues to offer possibilities for bone health
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevented age-related bone loss in mice, says a new study that could offer a dietary therapy for protecting against the ever-growing threat of osteoporosis.
Chiquita announces debt-reducing moves
Fruit supplier Chiquita is embarking on a number of debt-reducing initiatives, including the sale of its shipping fleet, as the firm struggles to find its feet after new EU banana import rules hacked at its profits.
Soy database provides access to genetic info
US government scientists have launched a new online database that allows for the exploration of the soybean's genetic makeup, which makes it possible to compare current soybean genetic maps.
EC comments on Codex food additive standards
The EC has commented on Codex's proposed new food additive standards.