Health Canada begins acrylamide monitoring
Health Canada has begun the first phase of its monitoring program for acrylamide content, following the chemical’s inclusion on the nation’s toxic substance list last week.
Archives for August 31, 2009
Illinois raises taxes on candy and soft drinks
Illinois consumers will start paying higher taxes on some soft drinks and candy today under new rules from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Aurora Organic Dairy denies further allegations of malpractice
Aurora Organic Dairy has denied accusations by small-scale farm campaigning organization the Cornucopia Institute accusing it of selling milk that does not adhere to organic standards.
New Chinese player enters probiotics market
Fenchem says its entry into the probiotics market is prompted by global growth in demand for probiotic products in North America and Europe.
Lower selling prices hit FrieslandCampina’s ingredients business
The newly merged dairy co-op Royal FrieslandCampina has reported a sharp decline in the profitability of its ingredients business, as selling prices plummet.
Sugar and strife – not so nice if the price is not right
Sugar politics means high prices are a bitter pill for US and Indian sweet food and beverage makers; while the European industry is sitting pretty on the back of the recent sugar reforms.
Climate change could devastate US crop yields: Study
Climate change could result in severe shortages of two of America’s most important grains, according to the authors of a new study published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Humans, bees not at risk from heated HFCS, says CRA
Storage standards and temperature control for HFCS mean human health is not at risk from the formation of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), the Corn Refiners Association asserts, which also refutes suggestions that the toxin could be a factor in honeybee...
Human health risk from certain GM fish - Study
The commercial breeding cretain species of GM fish should be approached with caution on fears they could pose a health risk to humans and threaten natural breeds, new research has said.
Cantox plans seminar on novel foods and additives
Regulatory consultant Cantox is planning a seminar on key changes to regulations on food ingredients and additives in the EU, including the update on novel foods regulation.
Less meat brings heart, climate benefits, says professor
A Danish cardiologist has added his voice to calls for a reduction in red meat consumption – both for the good of people’s hearts and for the good of the planet.
Guest article
Crossing the Atlantic: don’t get stuck on shore
European ingredient companies entering the US, and American companies aiming at the European market often have less success than at home, and certainly far less than expected. The effort takes longer and costs more than projected. Esther Hunter and Steve...
Transparent gel advance may give ‘excellent food ingredient’
A clear hydrogel made from xyloglucan and chitosan may offer an innovative thickening agent, and carrier of flavours of colours for foods, suggests new research.