Archives for January 27, 2009

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Budweiser brewer pledges Chinese commitment despite sale

By Neil Merrett

Amidst ongoing restructuring of its global operations, Anheuser-Busch InBev says it has agreed to sell off its holding in Tsingtao Brewery, though remains committed to the wider Chinese beer market.

Shocking research sheds light on kebab content

A new study into the nutritional content of kebabs sold in the UK has shown that the late-night take-out could be disastrous for healthy eating, with some doner kebabs racking up as many has 1000 calories without sauce.

Counting on roasted chicory's local appeal

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

US-grown roasted chicory is not expected to rise in price when trade tariffs are lifted in March, says its sole US supplier, because the pull of locally-produced food remains strong.

Sustainability is not yet a household term, says Hartman Group

By Jess Halliday

The term ‘sustainability’ is unfamiliar to almost half of US consumers, according to new research from The Hartman Group, and many of those who do know what it means don’t know what companies or products are sustainable.

US-Danish alliance in search of healthier foods

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A new consortium of leading American and Danish food scientists has been established to develop new ingredients for tackling malnutrition and diet-related diseases.

Human brain makes snap decision on fat content: Study

By Jess Halliday

A new study from Nestle has revealed that the human brain makes quick decisions on the energy and fat content in food just by looking at it – a finding that adds to knowledge on why we choose to eat the foods we do.

New test to detect fake Basmati rice

By Jane Byrne

UK based laboratory, Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), claims it has developed a reliable DNA screening method for identifying adulteration of Basmati rice.

Industrialisation of China threatens global food supply

By Sarah Hills

Global grain markets are facing breaking point because of drought and mass urbanisation in China which is diverting land-use away from crops, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Leeds.