ADA report calls for action to improve kids’ diets
A new report from the American Dietetics Association (ADA) should act as a ‘call to action’ to engage families and communities in improving children’s diets, the association has said.
Archives for January 19, 2011
Enriched milk fats may aid weight control: Study
Milk fats, used as ingredients in confectionary and bakery, could be enriched with compounds called diacylglycerols which may aid weight control, according to a team of Dutch researchers.
Maxx Performance opens new R&D, manufacturing facility
Microencapsulation specialist Maxx Performance has announced the opening of it new R&D and manufacturing facility in the City of Roanoke, and enhances the company’s cooperation with customers for formulation scale-up.
Fancy food experts pick top five specialty food trends
A panel of food experts at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco has identified its top five specialty food trends for 2011.
Kraft claims ending Starbucks deal would cause ‘irreparable harm’
Starbucks has filed for early termination of its coffee distribution agreement with Kraft Foods – but Kraft has said that ending the deal early would cause it “irreparable harm”.
EC complacency on dioxins weakens Europe’s food safety standing
The complacency being exhibited by Brussels over the ongoing dioxin contamination incident is every bit as concerning as the carcinogenic chemical that has found its way into the food and feed chains since the end of last year.
NutraCea settles with SEC over alleged accounting irregularities
Rice bran producer NutraCea has announced it has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding alleged accounting irregularities in 2007 financial reports.