Archives for May 10, 2010

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Childhood Obesity Task Force outlines areas for action

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Cutting kids’ consumption of added sugars and decreasing the portion of unhealthy foods advertised to children are among measures recommended in the long-awaited report from the President’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity.

Air bubbles may help cut salt and sugar: Unilever

By Stephen Daniells

The salt and sugar content of foods may be reduced by using air bubbles as an “inert filler” in liquid products, according to new research from Unilever R&D Vlaardingen.

Synergy adds new line of organic flavors

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Synergy Flavors’ Chicago facility has received organic certification, which will allow it to increase provision of organic flavors, and respond to sustained demand for ‘clean label’ products, the company has said.