New center to unlock secrets of smell and taste
A new molecular biology center could transform our understanding of taste and smell perception and help the food industry tackle pressing issues such as salt substitution, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Archives for June 23, 2005
Connecticut governor slammed for "siding with soda companies"
Critics claim that the Connecticut governor's veto of the nutrition bill will keep the state's school-aged children at increased risk of tooth decay, obesity, and diabetes, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Baby milk powder in China, new recalls?
Food safety for Chinese milk powders hits the headlines again as authorities detect excessive iodine content in another Nestle baby milk powder, according to Chinese news reports.
Health effects of GM foods need further study, WHO says
A call by the World Health Organisation for further safety assessments on using genetically modified (GM) foods should give governments pause for thought before giving their approval for their wider use of the technology.
Cereal starch sweetener industry hit by sugar reform
Sweeping changes to EU sugar regime would put Europe's cereal starch sweetener industry at risk, threatening job losses and even possible business closures, warns the industry this week, reports Lindsey Partos.
General Mills attacked for misleading health ads
A controversial national ad campaign from General Mills looks likely to run into trouble with the health lobby, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Acatris sells Canadian subsidiary
Health ingredients maker Acatris has sold its North American food division, based in Canada, to better focus on the European market, reports Dominique Patton.
Authorities publish fresh food product data on acrylamide
Food makers to gain from new data on presence of the potential carcinogen acrylamide in a wide range of food products as US authorities release fresh data.
WHO backs GM foods but warns that risk assessments needed
Adding fuel to the already heated debate on GM foods and ingredients, the UN's World Health Organisation claims genetically modified foods can contribute to enhancing human health and development.