Cocoa foundation outlines sustainability goals
The World Cocoa Foundation is offering a guide to the cocoa industry on sustainability principles that focus on equitable profit, labour standards and environmental issues.
Archives for January 16, 2009
Supervalu introduces on-shelf color-coded nutrition labeling
One of America’s largest grocery retailers, Supervalu, has announced the introduction of a new color-coded nutrition labeling scheme which it says will make it easier for consumers to choose healthier foods.
PureCircle appoints Tate & Lyle man for Reb A sales drive
PureCircle has appointed Jordi Ferre to its senior management team in the US to spearhead the commercial development of the all-natural, zero calorie stevia-derived sweetener, Rebaudioside A (Reb A).
Heart study to keep pressure on salt reduction targets: Study
As food formulators continue to reformulate for lower salt foods, a Harvard-led study adds further support for cutting sodium and boosting potassium intakes.
Labelling of GE animals sought
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been criticised for ignoring consumers’ right to choose what they eat after it announced that it will not require labelling on meat or fish from genetically engineered (GE) animals.
The depression diet
Experts predict that consumers will put on recession pounds by eating more unhealthy food to save money. But Dr Adam Drewnowski, director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition at the University of Washington, says nutrient-rich foods that were...
Pulsed light could inactivate Salmonella in liquid eggs
A new study claims pulsed electric field (PEF) combined with heat treatment may have an advantage over high-temperature treatment for pasteurisation of liquid whole egg (LWE).
Sustainability and profits go hand in hand, says Nizo
Shareholders are increasingly looking for evidence that a food company has green projects ingrained in the management strategy, says Nizo Food Research, which is organising a workshop on how to make sustainability profitable.
Danisco agreement to squeeze grape polyphenol demand
Dansico says it has strengthened its hand within the market for polyphenol-rich ingredients through a new cooperation to globally supply a range of grape extracts.
GLG extends high purity sweetener production line
GLG Life Tech has upgraded its stevia processing line at its plant in China to boost its output of rebiana that is of a higher purity, which associated with a better taste profile.
Real Good Food combines bakery and sugar divisions
The Real Good Food Company has announced it is consolidating two of its businesses which serve the baking industry to stream-line its management team and build on innovation capabilities.