Apple pectin may protect against metabolic syndrome
A highly methoxylated apple pectin (HMAP) may counter changes in metabolism and cardiovascular health associated with the metabolic syndrome, according to a study from Spain.
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Vegetable oil prices set to stay high, US warns
Vegetable oil prices are expected to remain high into the coming 2008/09 season as surging demand from the developing world outpaces production, predicts the US agriculture department.
Cadbury's sweet brand success despite apology
Cadbury is Britain's most trusted chocolate and confectionery brand, according to a 2008 Reader's Digest survey, despite Cadbury-Schweppes being fined £1m last year for allowing the sale of salmonella-contaminated chocolates.
Toyo backs US pine bark market
Japanese healthy ingredients supplier Toyo Bio-Pharma will be exhibiting for the first time at the IFT Food Expo in New Orleans June 28 to July 1 as it continues its charge into the United States functional food and beverage market with its Toyo-FVG...
Baby boomers eat their way to health and beauty
Baby Boomers are trying to eat their way to a younger complexion with fresh, natural foods which offer "ageless health and beauty", a new report said.