Archives for January 20, 2009

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Campylobacter cases in humans on the rise, EFSA

By Jane Byrne

Campylobacter infections still topped the list of zoonotic diseases in the European Union while the number of cases of Salmonella infections in humans fell for the fourth year in a row, according to a report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

New soy concentrates for improved meat texture

By Sarah Hills

A new range of functional soy protein concentrates has been launched in Europe by Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) to provide nutrition, emulsify fat, bind water and give structure to emulsified meat products.

Low carb study could lead to new approach to fatty liver

By Jess Halliday

A small study has suggested that a low carbohydrate diet stimulates the burning of fat in the liver, and could lead to a new, food-related approach to prevention and management of obesity-related disease.

Vitiva moves into UK market

By Jess Halliday

Slovenian ingredients firm Vitiva has spied great potential in the natural-hungry UK market, and has set up a subsidiary office there to cater to it.

What Obama means for functional foods and supplements: Part I

By Loren Israelsen

As we enter the Obama era today, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the likely effects of the much-awaited Congressional shift on the functional foods and dietary supplements industries. According to industry veteran Loren Israelsen, the road ahead could...

Ajinomoto embarks on green marketing campaign

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Ajinomoto Company has launched a new marketing campaign promoting the environmental benefits of using aspartame instead of high fructose corn syrup or sugar.