Cereal prices forecast to rise as demand soars
A UN report warning of sharp declines in world cereal stocks, could foreshadow a potential supply problem - and increased costs - for food processors.
Archives for July 20, 2006
Industry anxious over impending health claims legislation
With Europe-wide health claims regulation moving towards completion, there is some anxiety within the food industry on how to best to prepare itself - even though EFSA has not yet published submissions guidelines or come up with a work program on...
FDA publishes consumer article on sweetener safety
Artificial sweeteners have received a strong endorsement this month from the US government, which has published a fact sheet on sugar substitutes that reconfirms its position on their safety.
Nestlé probe molecular physics of food to protect flavour, nutrition
Nestlé Research Center, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, are pushing back the boundaries of scientific knowledge for the food industry by using molecular physics to explore the properties of carbohydrates in food.
Overweight teens more likely to die early, says study
People who are overweight as teenagers run a higher risk of dying young, according to a new study, which stresses the importance of healthy eating habits in US children.
Scientists crack down on global impact of food borne pathogens
Scientists from around the world have been meeting in Germany this week to set research priorities on a broad range of zoonoses - food borne diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans.
'Sweet tooth' could lead to more fruit, less obesity
The sweet tooth hypothesis, that people who prefer sweets eat more fruit, could be used to develop strategies to boost fruit and veg intake and tackle obesity, suggests fundamental research from France and the US.
Tate & Lyle off to strong start, says chairman
Splenda manufacturer Tate & Lyle on Wednesday said it has made a strong start to the financial year, with first quarter results well ahead of last years figures.
Antimicrobial market boosted by processing trends
The introduction of novel and value-added products and additive free foods is boosting the use of antimicrobials in almost all food processing segments, according to a new report.
ReGen raises Colostrinin roll-out funds
ReGen Therapeutics has raised £1.1m through a share placement to boost commercialisation of its Colostrinin nutraceutical for cognitive decline and help fund pharmaceutical development.