Bioethics professor argues for meat tax
Heavy taxes on meat are needed to reduce consumption, thereby bringing multiple benefits for human health, animal welfare and the environment, argues a professor of bioethics from Princeton University.
Archives for October 27, 2009
Corn Products content despite costs and volume drop
Higher corn costs, falling volumes and unfavourable currencies have taken their toll on Corn Products International’s Q3 compared with last year, but the company is cheered by its longer improvements.
Senomyx calorie-cutting sucrose enhancer gets FEMA GRAS
Senomyx has received notification from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) that its new sucrose enhancing flavor ingredient is GRAS (generally recognized as safe).
Necco goes natural with wafer line
Increasing consumer interest in healthy eating ideals is the driver behind US confectionery maker Necco’s switch to natural colours and flavourings for its wafer candy.
Unilever pulls out of Smart Choices Program
Unilever has said that it will phase out the Smart Choices logo following the FDA’s announcement that it is looking to develop a standardized front-of-pack labeling scheme.
Maltodextrin boosts quality of gluten-free bread: Study
Formulating gluten-free bread with maltodextrin may beneficially impact on bread volume and boost crumb hardening during storage, says a new study from Poland.