Which? calls for watershed ban on junk food advertising
Consumer group Which? has called for a total ban on the advertising of unhealthy foods in the UK before the 9PM watershed as the most effective way to protect childrens diets.
Archives for December 21, 2006
Encapsulation innovation highlights
Encapsulation of sensitive ingredients continues to generate interest and research, with innovative encapsulating compounds making waves.
CIAA lobbies for changes to environmental, trade policies
The Confederation of Food and Drink Industries of the EU (CIAA) has outlined its strategy in lobbying EU legislators in the upcoming year on environmental policies and international trade issues.
BSF reports juicy berry sales
British supermarkets are reporting that sales of berries have been strong this year hitting £204m (€304m) despite adverse weather conditions, due to consumer health trends.
PepsiCo seeking Australian snack acquisitions, report
US beverage and snack food giant PepsiCo is hunting for acquisitions in Australia after spending A$215 million on New Zealand's Bluebird Foods earlier this month, according to a report.
Trans Fat Focus
New Tate & Lyle ingredient system targets trans free desserts
British ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has introduced a new method to eliminate trans fats in desserts, a move that comes in response to the renewed trans fat momentum in the US.
Liquid sterilizer provides alternative to hydrogen peroxide
A liquid system for sterilizing aseptic packaging provides diaryprocessors with a cheaper alternative to hydrogen peroxide solutions, its manufacturer claims.
New techniques cited for improving food safety
New processing methods, sanitizers, and washing techniques are some of the technologies highlighted by the federal inspection service as helping businesses meet food safety laws.
Tesco's dreaming of a green Christmas
Leading British food retailer Tesco is expecting it to be a green Christmas, and is preparing itself to meet demands for organic and eco-friendly produce, in line with consumer trends.
Sandwiches set to grow on back of health and innovation, report
The US market for sandwiches is expected to continue to see strong growth, as consumers continue to opt for this old favorite that has now been spiced up with new bread varieties and new flavors, according to a new report.
World coffee production on the rise, but stocks remain low
World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest report from the US Department of Agricultures Foreign...
More evidence for tea's anticancer potential
Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind the compounds.