EU lifts restrictions on heat-treated Chinese poultry
The European Union has lifted restrictions on poultry products from a particular region in China.
Archives for September 7, 2008
Mars braced for ongoing reformulation battle
Mars says it will continue to reformulate its products to remove artificial colours, additives and saturated fats where feasible, as it launches a new advertising campaign to play up its ingredient commitments.
EU sugar woes are not yet over at ABF
While there has been more optimism hovering over the post-reform EU sugar industry this year, ABF cites the new regime as having an on-going effect on the profits of its sugar division.
Meta-analysis supports milk proteins for blood pressure improvements
Peptides from milk may help to reduce blood pressure and ultimately the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new meta-analysis from China.
BioCell turns to courts for collagen ingredient infringement
Californian ingredient firm BioCell Technology has filed a suit against the contract manufacturer ProTec Laboratory, which it claims has been selling supplements falsely marketed as containing BioCell’s joint health ingredient.
Industry can help climate by reducing meat in products
As a UN expert urges a reduction in meat consumption to help tackle climate change, food manufacturers can help by using less meat in products and ensuring what meat they do use is reared with higher welfare standards.
Yeast fermentation helps cut acrylamide in bakery: study
Fermenting wheat flour with yeast helps reduce the levels of a precursor to acrylamide by almost 90 per cent, suggests a new study from Denmark.
Hurricane wake-up call for business and boy scouts
Louisiana was holding its breath when Hurricane Gustav made landfall last week. It promised to be the mother of all storms as it roared towards the Gulf Coast but fortunately the region, along with the food industry it supports, was spared.
Frutarom eyes natural raspberry flavor boost
A new development in natural raspberry flavors can match a number of the fruit’s unique taste characteristics amidst growing demands for the product in food and drinks, says its manufacturer.
Food as old as the dinosaurs
A strain of yeast extracted from amber dating back 25 million to 45 million years could soon be used to make bread, cheese and other foods, according microbiologist Raul Cano.