New food nutrient profiling system proposed by US researchers
US researchers have developed a new nutrient profiling tool, which they say is an “objective” and “scientific” approach to measuring the nutritional quality of foods.
Archives for August 17, 2009
Campbell’s drops ‘Soup Wars’ advertising strategy
The Campbell Soup Company has ended its part in the so-called ‘Soup Wars’, during which it attacked rival soup manufacturer Progresso in its advertising – even though it seems that the ads worked.
Snack Size Science: The wisdom of nano-food colours and low-fat diets
FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how nanotech is expanding the possibilities to colour food, and why it isn't clever to eat a high-fat diet.
'Electronic tongue' could aid sweetened formulations
Scientists have developed an ‘electronic tongue on a chip’ to quickly and accurately identifies sweetness, giving manufacturers an inexpensive quality control tool.
Danisco boosts cultures capacity as probiotics market swells
Danisco has said that it is investing €60m ($85m) to boost capacity for its frozen and freeze dried direct vat inoculants (DVI) in Europe and the US, primarily to feed growing demand for probiotic cultures.
Sainsbury’s adopts heat-sealed flexible lidding for soft fruit
UK retail giant Sainsbury’s has dropped rigid clip-on lids in favour of heat-sealed flexible lidding for its soft fruit packaging
Canadians identify barriers to healthy eating
Despite high awareness of the importance of healthy eating, most Canadians see barriers to doing so, according to the latest annual report on the nation’s health commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association.