Dietary ALA sufficient to raise omega-3 levels, says study
A daily 2.4 gram dose of ALA-rich flax oil is enough to raise overall levels of omega-3 fatty acids, suggests a new study that supports inclusion of ALA-rich sources in the diet.
Archives for September 16, 2008
Innovation can ease rising costs
Introducing new products can help companies alleviate the burden of high food inflation because consumers will not be so concerned about a change in price, according to a new report on the food manufacturing industry from the Conference Board of Canada.
Cargill gets Chinese seal of approval for erythritol brand
Cargill has been given regulatory approval for its Zerose erythritol to be sold in China with no restrictions on its applications.
New study links BPA to heart disease and diabetes
A new study on Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound used in plastic packaging for food and drinks, has found that higher concentrations of the chemical in urine were linked with heart disease, type 2 diabetes and liver enzyme abnormalities.
Special edition: Sustainability
Locating the line between green and greenwash
In the second in our special series on sustainability, FoodNavigator considers how far a company should go in making green sourcing claims, if it is not able to ensure that every ingredient and production process is as green as can be.