Lupin sector defends safety of its ingredient
Recent research sheds new light on the allergenicity of lupin, suggesting that common assumptions about the dangers of the ingredient could be overblown.
Archives for April 11, 2006
UK sheep above radioactive safety limits due to Chernobyl
The radioactive fallout from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident means sheep at 374 farms in the UK are still restricted from entering the food chain.
Purac launches food safety ingredient in powder form
Purac has launched a powder form of its sodium lactate and sodium diacetate ingredient in order to help meat and poultry manufacturers meet stringent food safety targets.
S&N buys Foster's European business
Scottish and Newcastle has taken over the Foster's lager brand in Europe, Turkey and the Russian Federation, after years of producing the amber nectar in these regions under licence for the Australian Foster's Group.
Cider by-product provides natural alternative to tartrazine
French researchers say a by-product of the cider industry could provide an alternative to cosmetic synthetic colourants such as tartrazine (E 102).
Dow to double production of trans fat free cooking oils
Dow AgroSciences yesterday announced that it is to increase production of its trans fat free canola and sunflower oils on the back of an increased demand as food manufacturers strive to churn out healthier products.
Global concern over new EU novel food regs
Proposed revision of the EU regulation on novel foods has aroused concern among several developing countries, according to the WTO.
Insoluble fibre could protect against diabetes, more evidence
A German clinical trial has reported that eating a fibre-enriched bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese women by eight per cent, as the evidence for fibre protection against type-2 diabetes continues to grow.
Quality schemes should remain voluntary, EU food industry says
Various quality assurance schemes used in the food industry should remain voluntary, the bloc's food industry association says in attempting to forestall planned EU legislation on the subject.
High cholesterol levels could boost prostate cancer risk
Men with high cholesterol levels have a 50 per cent higher risk of prostate cancer, says Italian research.
Heinz to offload more brands
US food giant Heinz has announced plans to shed more brands over the next 12 months, as the firm continues to concentrate on key lines and boost falling profits.
First lawsuits filed over benzene in soft drinks
Lawyers in the US announced yesterday they were taking two soft drinks firms to court, alleging lab tests showed drinks contaminated with benzene above America's safety limit for tap water.
Increased rice bran demand prompts further NutraCea expansion
On the back of increased demand for its stabilized rice bran product, California-based NutraCea has announced it is to double capacity at its Dillon, Montana plant, revising its previously announced decision to increase capacity by 50 percent.