New Mexico food tax passes state Senate
The state Senate of New Mexico has voted to implement a food tax that applies to nearly 40 percent of foods sold in the state in order to help balance the state’s budget.
Archives for February 16, 2010
Aid needed for sustainable fish infrastructure
Developed countries can help improve global food security by earmarking aid to set up sustainable fisheries in developing countries, reports a team of experts in Science.
Discounts could influence healthy choices more than education
Price discounts could be a far more effective way to prompt healthy food choices than nutrition education, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
NutraCea agrees to sell cereal business to Kerry
Rice bran ingredients supplier NutraCea has agreed to sell its cereal ingredients business and certain related equipment to Kerry Group as part of its restructuring strategy.
Extrusion can boost fibre in gluten-free products, study
Extrusion technology has the potential to increase the levels of total dietary fibre in gluten-free products made from vegetables, fruits and gluten-free cereals, according to the findings of new research.
Super fruit may boost shelf-life for probiotic yoghurt
Adding the pulp of acai to probiotic yoghurt may boost the shelf-life of probiotic yoghurt, as well as improving the fat profile of the functional food, says a new study.