Archives for October 25, 2010

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Ajinomoto and USDA collaborate on MSG research

The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Ajinomoto have announced a joint research project examining whether monosodium glutamate (MSG) consumption could aid weight management.

Senomyx and Firmenich expand sucrose enhancer deal

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Senomyx has expanded its collaborative agreement with Firmenich for the commercial development of sweet enhancers to include its S6973 sucrose enhancer in certain beverages, the company has said.

Canada charts progress in wake of fatal Listeria outbreak

By Rory Harrington

Canadian food safety officials said “considerable progress” has been made in overhauling the country’s food safety systems in the wake of the Maple Leaf Listeria outbreak that killed 23 in 2008.

Dietary Guidelines do improve nutrition, says committee chair

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Although the Dietary Guidelines for Americans may seem similar to those published in 1980, they contain distinct differences, and certain aspects of Americans’ diets have improved as a result, claims a new commentary.