Kefir ingredients could help food allergies
Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from Taiwan.
Archives for October 15, 2006
Indian Food Bill with supplements category becomes law
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 has been signed into law, promising a significant impact on the Indian dietary supplement industry, and opening up a potential market of one billion people for dietary supplement companies throughout the...
ADM builds on IMC purchase
ADM's appointment of Steven Furcich as president of International Malting (IMC) follows last week's purchase of Lesaffres 50 per cent interest in IMC.
Organics to see "aggressive increases", says Mintel
The US organic market remains on track for strong growth over the next five years, according to a new report by Mintel, which claims that the increased availability of organic foods through mainstream channels is set to change the playing field.
Food labels remain primary reference for diet choices, survey
Most Americans use food labels and the government Food Pyramid to make informed diet choices, with a main priority being to follow a more nutritious diet, according to a new survey.
World Food Day
Film gives coffee firms a roasting on sustainability
Buying practices of the world's biggest coffee companies have come under renewed public scrutiny from a new film which explores the journey of coffee beans from plantation to cup. BeverageDaily.com took an early peek.
Senomyx, Ajinomoto enter second flavor agreement
Flavor firm Senomyx has entered into a second research and commercialization agreement with Japanese food and pharma group Ajinomoto, a move designed to further the companies' development of natural flavor ingredients.