EC accused of double standards over GM food
The European Commission has approved genetically modified (GM) food despite having serious doubts about the health and environmental implications, according to a pressure group.
Archives for April 18, 2006
Camel milk: the dairy product of the future
The future for camel milk is so bright that the FAO predicts that the dairy product could appear one day on European supermarket shelves.
Tester uses extrusion method to measure viscosity
An extrusion-style tester provides an economical alternative when measuring the dynamic viscosity of foods, its manufacturer claims.
ABF plans sugar expansion despite dent in profits
Associated British Foods (ABF), owner of British Sugar, has reported a first-half profit fall of 13 per cent and warned that earnings would likely be affected by continued difficulties in the sugar sector.
New benzene test reveals flaw in FDA soft drinks investigation
A new test should more accurately show the amount of benzene in soft drinks on shop shelves, but that does not mean there is no problem, says the scientist behind the new procedure to BeverageDaily.com.
Whole grain stamps to state weight, not judge value
The Whole Grain Stamp program is evolving to give the number of grams of whole grain ingredients in a serving, an initiative that will help consumers keep track of their consumption.
New report to examine progress in childhood obesity prevention
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is preparing a report designed to examine the nation's progress in preventing childhood obesity, due to be released in September this year.
Indian firm courts Tesco and Wal-Mart
Bharti Enterprises is in talks with several international supermarkets interested in arranging Indian partnerships to get around restrictive branded retail laws.
Ocean Spray doubles plant capacity as cranberries soar
Strong demand for cranberry-based ingredients for functional foods has led co-operative Ocean Spray to double production capacity at its plant in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Calcium supplements have 'little benefit' for kids
A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting recommended daily intakes of the mineral.
Slicer cuts portion sizes into motif shapes
A new slicer can stack, offset stack, fan, shave and portion foods while allowing manufacturers to select a range of special shapes as a means of marketing their products.
FDA grants GRAS status to Palatinose sugar replacer
Palatinit today announced that it has achieved GRAS notification for its sugar replacer Palatinose, a certification the company hopes will provide food manufacturers with "complete assurance" in the product.