The rise of vitamin D
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.
Archives for January 4, 2006
Canterbury Foods finally folds
British food manufacturer Canterbury Foods today announced the sale of three factories as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) steps in to take control of the ailing business.
Barley products to carry heart health claim
US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved the health claim for immediate use.
Monsanto reports "record" first quarter sales
Agricultural products giant Monsanto today reported strong first quarter sales, on the back of a good performance from its seeds and genomics segment.
Event aims to settle differences over labelling
A forthcoming European conference on labelling will give food makers the opportunity to air their views on current requirements and pressing concerns.
EU budget will damage UK interests, says NFU
The UK's National Farmer's Union (NFU) believes that the EU budget settlement could damage the nation's food production.
Soy could worsen heart disease, study
New research published today reveals that consuming soy could have a "severe" impact on a genetic heart condition that affects one in 500 people, though the authors caution that the effect has so far only been observed in male mice.
Plastic packaging additive cuts out taste and odors
A new plastics additive removes taste and odor molecules as they pass through food packaging, its developer claims.
FSA begins search for CEO to fill Bell's boots
The exiting chief executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency will leave behind an organisation well equipped to deal with crises, and make difficult but necessary decisions.
Nutrinova achieves effective sweetener blend for sauces
Nutrinova claims that sauces and ketchups sweetened with a formula containing Sunett are virtually indistinguishable from varieties with full sugar content.
Carrefour in legal bind with supply chain
Talks between global retail giant Carrefour and its suppliers are underway as new French legislation governing backroom deals and pricing strategy hits the statute books.