EU to vote on widespread obesity action plan
The European Parliament is next month set to vote on a report that calls obesity a "European epidemic" and proposes that all countries implement certain measures to combat the growing condition.
Archives for January 25, 2007
Yogurt drinks are leading food and beverage product, ACNielsen
ACNielsen has shone the spotlight on drinkable yogurt as the fastest growing food and beverage product, findings that may inspire healthy ingredient manufacturers to more aggressively target this functional beverage format.
Reports highlight Chinese MSG interest
Honk Kong based funds management firm, Value Partners, could be set to invest in the growing Chinese monosodium glutamate (MSG) and fermentation market, according to local news reports.
Low-fat peanut flour improves bakery texture, study
Low fat varieties of peanut flour - a common ingredient in many baked goods - can improve food texture and efficiency during the baking process, according to scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
New Syngenta corn enters US market
A new genetically modified corn is to become available in the US, after the variety was approved by the nation's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Calcium, vit. D may help cholesterol levels during weight loss
A combination of calcium plus vitamin D during weight loss in overweight and obese women could improve blood cholesterol levels, says new research from Canada.
Scientists consider cyclodextrins as resveratrol carriers
Encapsulating resveratrol, the red wine polyphenol reported to have heart health benefits, in beta-cyclodextrin could increase the polyphenols availability, says new research.
US sweetener report forecasts higher volumes, lower prices
US demand for sweeteners is expected to continue its steady growth to the end of the decade, but despite the expected increase in volumes, market value will be suppressed by falling prices, reveals a new report.
Fischer Boel rejects EU milk quotas
Signs that EU milk quotas have outlived their usefulness grew stronger this week after the bloc's agriculture commissioner openly criticised the system in front of industry officials.
Low-level formaldehyde in gelling agents not a problem, says EFSA
The presence of low-level formaldehyde in gelling agents like carrageenans and alginates does not pose a threat to human health, the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) has reported.
CSM sells weak French division
Ingredients firm CSM is to jettison part of its French subsidiary, Délices de la Tour, after a disappointing performance from the speciality bread maker.
Food testing leaps ahead with space-age technology
A high-speed imagining system using satellite technology to detect contamination and defects could soon be part of standard food safety equipment if prototype testing proves successful.