Melamine scandal 'potentially very damaging' to Chinese ingredients industry
A leading food analyst has warned that the latest Chinese melamine scandal could have a major impact on global trade in food ingredients.
Archives for January 11, 2010
New York leads plan to cut salt intake and save 0.8m lives
New York City is leading a partnership of cities and national health organizations to promote a voluntary program of salt reduction in packaged and restaurant foods.
USDA moves to curtail salmonella incidences
New pathogen reduction performance standards have been developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the control of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria in chilled carcasses at young chicken and turkey slaughter establishments that are...
Calcium may boost flavour of low-sugar, -salt foods
Compounds that activate calcium receptors on the tongue may enhance the flavour of low-sugar or low-salt foods, thereby reducing the need for extra flavourings, says a new study from Ajinomoto.
Neotame seeks a slice of the saccharine market
NutraSweet is positioning its neotame sweetener as a better-tasting alternative to saccharine, and expects it to compete with the world’s most used sweetener on cost.
Cold snap could last longer for food sector
“More snow on the way.” So say the weathermen, and Europe is stocking up and hunkering down for a long, cold winter. But while the fluffy flakes will halt, at least come Spring, for the food sector the chill could be felt throughout 2010.