Let’s hear it for the sound of compostable packaging
The world’s first 100 percent biodegradable chip packet attracted a lot of noise last week, but not the buzz that SunChips’ maker FritoLay had been hoping for.
Archives for August 22, 2010
Caffeine not linked to certain heart risks in women, study
Researchers testing the theory that caffeine consumption is related to an increased risk of certain cardiovascular events have indicated that their findings actually reveal a potential benefit rather than a risk.
Legislation fails to assess allergen risk-benefits in novel food
Novel hypoallergenic foods that could benefit consumers with serious allergies are being overlooked by current legislation warn researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Further risk-benefit studies are needed to remedy that problem,...
SensoryEffects unifies business under one brand
SensoryEffects Flavor Systems, US Foods and Diehl Food Ingredients have unified under the SensoryEffects brand name in order to communicate an integrated approach to formulation.
Sugar beet growers concerned about future US sugar supply
Sugar beet growers are concerned that there may not be adequate supply of conventional seed to ensure a reliable US sugar supply in 2011, the American Sugarbeet Growers Association has told FoodNavigator-USA.