Archives for September 30, 2007

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Mintel highlights gaps in frozen meal market

By  Lorraine Heller

Manufacturers of frozen meals in the US need to focus on new product development and penetration into currently underserved consumer groups in order to achieve growth in a tight market, says Mintel.

Good, bad carb definitions misleading, says review

By  Lorraine Heller

Dividing carbohydrates into 'good' and 'bad' carbs is misleading, and cannot be used as a measurement to prevent overweight and obesity, according to a review of scientific literature on the contentious topic.

Sugar reforms prove bittersweet for ACP

By  Alex McNally

The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) sugar producing countries have said they are deeply concerned about the amendments to the EU sugar reform, which brings to an end "preferential access" to Europe's market.

FDA publishes food additive guidance

By  Lorraine Heller

The US Food and Drug Administration has set out guidance for submissions for approval of antimicrobial food additives.