Whey protein for longer shelf life and softer bars
A whey protein additive that keeps nutritional bars soft could help food makers break into what is a lucrative and highly innovative market, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Archives for May 26, 2005
Missed breakfasts and hectic lives drive snacks
A new report from market analyst Datamonitor reveals that UK consumers are continuing to abandon traditional sit down family meals in favour of snacks.
Dieters go for low GI, nutritionists still wary
The glycaemic index (GI) is emerging as a new weight loss regime, despite the belief of some nutritionists that there is not enough science to demonstrate it can effectively control weight, writes Lorraine Heller.
Biotech visa controversy ends, but suspicions remain
Biotechnology expert Dr Tewolde Egziabher explains to Anthony Fletcher why he thinks Canada was so reluctant to issue him with a visa to attend the Cartagena biosafety negotiations in Montreal this week.
Ingredients industry appointments roundup
New appointments this week in the ingredients industry include a new director of marketing at Galaxy and a number of new department of agriculture positions.
Risk management advice soothes food recall dangers and disasters?
Insurance is not enough to cover a food firm in the advent of an extensive product recall, says risk management firm Marsh, writes Lindsey Partos.
Karlshamns and Aarhus to merge?
Consolidation in food ingredients continues with Nordic fats and oil firms Aarhus United and Karlshamns set to merge, creating one of the world's leading suppliers of cocoa butter alternatives, reports Lindsey Partos.
MEPs back pro-industry amendments to health claims law
The European Parliament voted yesterday to radically modify the proposed regulation on nutrition and health claims so that food companies do not need to gain prior authorization for claims, nor subject their healtlh products to nutrient profiling,...