Fast food diet linked to Alzheimer’s
A diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol could lead to similar changes in substances in the brain which are also seen in the development of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.
Archives for December 1, 2008
Opportunities arise in young adults market
Young adults are spending more on alcohol and eating at home which could offer opportunities to food manufacturers when developing and marketing new products, a new report suggests.
Why farm support puts food on plates
“Four legs good, two legs bad.” When the pigs take over the land in George Orwell’s Animal Farm, they have no hesitation; any creature with four legs is beyond reproach and any human is bad, mad and dangerous to know.
Technology and good policy will safeguard food supply
More investment in science and technology, good policy, and cooperation with other industries are crucial to securing sufficient food supply for all in the next 15 years, a panel of experts has concluded.
Industry salutes ‘deletion’ of national labelling schemes
The rapporteur’s report on the food information proposal has elicited a positive initial reaction from industry, but some sticking points still remain.
M&A round-up: October/November
It has been a bumpy ride over the last few months for mergers and acquisitions. The global credit crisis has cut into financing opportunities, while some high-profile deals have been stalled or even terminated.
French probiotics find success in China
Canadian probiotics supplier, Lallemand, has responded to the growing wealth and interest in healthy foods in China by formalising an existing probiotics-based partnership with a Chinese nutrition company.
World AIDS Day
The role of nutrition in living with HIV/ AIDS
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS are intricately linked. To mark World AIDS Day, NutraIngredients.com looks at the science behind the role of nutrition and nutrients for people living with HIV and/or AIDS.
Additive-free leads beverage launches, says Mintel
The top claims used on beverages over the past four years reveal a distinct shift in focus towards drinks with no additives or preservatives, according to statistics provided by Mintel this morning.
Bringing an end to food allergy: New EU study
Food allergies could be a thing of the past, if new Europe-wide project achieves its goals of developing treatments for a condition that affects around 10 million EU citizens.
Cweet’s potential explored as it awaits approval for use
The CEO of US firm Natur Research Ingredients, Loren Miles, is to promote the benefits of its Cweet Natural Intense Sweetener to the European market as it awaits regulatory approval.
Salt reduction could impact on food safety, says UK group
A draft report from a UK food safety committee has recommended that manufacturers consider the impact on microbiological safety when making formulation changes to the key controlling factors such as salt in specific products.