IFST publishes trans fat information statement
The UK's Institute of Food Science & Technology has published an updated information statement on trans fatty acids one of the hottest topics in the food industry at the moment.
Archives for February 5, 2007
Marigot adapts Aquamin for broader beverage uses
Marigot is introducing a new version of its Aquamin ingredient, intended to facilitate calcium fortification in the burgeoning beverage market without impairing taste or colour.
General Mills to add healthy diet messages to kids' products
General Mills is to change the packaging of some of its products as well as embark on a new marketing campaign in an effort to promote good nutrition to children.
US diets improve in heart disease prevention efforts, study
The past two decades have seen an improvement in the quality of people's diets designed to prevent heart disease, according to a new study, which reveals an overall increase in fruit, vegetable and grain consumption.
Enzymes improve quality of French fries, says study
Using pectolytic and hemicellulytic enzymes to change the microstructure of potato cells in French fries improves the quality of the finished product, suggests research from Novozymes.
Another victory for Parmalat
Parmalat has been awarded €25m from Banca Popolare di Milano as part of its ongoing fight to recover money from financial institutions allegedly implicated in the firm's collapse.