Crunch time: how food talks to us
The crunchiness of food can be as significant as taste, look or smell in informing our perceptions of what we like, claim researchers.
Archives for February 8, 2006
DSM targets China with new flavour technology
DSM's development of a patented new flavour technology in China illustrates how increasingly important this region is becoming to European flavour firms.
Innovation drive hits Coca-Cola profits
Coca-Cola saw profits tumble by more than a quarter in the last three months of 2005, underlining the challenges that still lie ahead for the soft drinks firm in 2006.
Low fat diet 'has no effect on heart risk'
Eating less fat and more fruit and vegetables has no effect on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), claims a long-term dietary intervention study claimed to be the largest ever conducted - a conclusion that is inconsistent with earlier research.
Consumers concerned about food safety
Although food safety is low on the list of European consumer concerns, about 40 per cent of them believe that their health could be at risk from the food they eat.
WTO rules against EU in pivotal GM case
The EU and six member states broke trade rules by barring entry to GM crops and foods, according to the WTO but will the ruling change anything?
Chr Hansen expands US dairy cultures production
Chr Hansen is increasing the fermentation capacity of its US cultures plant by 35 per cent in order to tap potential growth in the probiotics market.
Abnormal hormone may contribute to obesity, study
New research reveals that an abnormal brain hormone may increase the risk of obesity, findings the scientists say could lead to the development of a drug to treat certain cases of obesity.
Unilever move latest in wave of deals in food sector
Unilever's proposed frozen division sell-off in Europe is part of the latest in a wave of deals taking place in the food sector, as some of world's leading producers sell side-line brands to private equity firms.
Guidelines update requirements for chilled food processors
The UK's chilled food association has issued new "best practice" guidelines, reflecting the increased EU requirements on food safety.
Tests reveal diet benefits of new potato variety
A new variety of potato has been shown to contain significantly less carbohydrate and calories than the average spud, presenting an alternative to dieters and disuading them from avoiding potatoes altogether.