Archives for April 19, 2007

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Study links obesity to protein in infant formula

By  Jess Halliday

The results of the EU Childhood Obesity Programme indicate that low-protein content in infant formula may have metabolic, endocrinal and developmental benefits for babies - which may also have an impact on obesity at a later age.

Danisco turns to China for enzyme expansion

By  Neil Merrett

Danisco is to step up production of its enzyme products in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new production facility today in Wuxi, China.

Ireland dishes out funds for dairy research

By  Chris Mercer

A range of development projects, from functional dairy proteins to cheddar cheese, will benefit from a multi-million euro investment in Ireland's dairy industry, the country's government has announced.

Solanic fosters debate on potato protein functionality

By  staff reporter

Solanic is planning a one-day debate on the potential benefits of vegetable protein and whether functional barriers that presently lead some companies to plump for animal protein may be overcome.