Calls for healthy, sustainable diet info for UK
The UK needs a cross-government strategy for food that clearly outlines industry’s role, and defines an environmentally sustainable diet as well as a healthy one, say food policy advisors.
Archives for September 14, 2009
France’s first stevia products around the corner
Granular is officially launching its Real Stevia sweetener following approval for high Reb-A stevia sweeteners in France; the race is on to bring the first products to shelves and secure market share.
Industry applauds Canada’s C$75m food safety overhaul
The food processing industry in Canada has welcomed a move by the government to boost food safety in the country with a C$75m overhaul of the system.
Amino acids may cut acrylamide, boost flavour
Proline, an amino acid found in wheat flour, may reduce the formation of acrylamide by 80 per cent, suggests new research from the UK.
Ecological Food Manufacturers Association seeks members
Helping food companies meet growing demands for foods and beverages that are safe, nutritious and ecological is the aim of the new Ecological Food Manufacturers Association (EFMA).
Few Americans eat enough grains: Survey
Only four percent of Americans are getting their recommended six servings of grains a day, according to a survey from Harris Interactive commissioned by the Grain Foods Foundation (GFF).
Over 60s need better advice to combat more virulent listeria
A new report suggests that more virulent strains of listeria monocytogenes and a lack of advice to elderly consumers could be behind a reported rise in the incidence of listeriosis in the UK.
Chr Hansen makes natural white for confectionery
Chr Hansen has developed a new natural white colour from calcium carbonate, which it claims is the first non-chemical alternative to titanium dioxide available to coated confectionery and chewing gum manufacturers.
EC tables new chemical test for marine biotoxin detection
The standard test method for detecting marine biotoxins in shellfish looks set to be changed after a top level meeting at the European Commission.
Sore lack of skills in Welsh food sector, report
A training academy for food and drink manufacturing in Wales is planned to combat an urgent skills shortage in the country.
Virginia Dare launches masking flavors for stevia
Virginia Dare has become the latest company to make a move in the competitive stevia market, launching a range of flavors to mask bitter, astringent notes.
Voluntary action on sodium not enough: Study
Governments should use regulation to reduce sodium consumption as the food industry is not doing enough, according to the authors of a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
New cranberry technology tackles tartness
A Wisconsin-based company claims it has developed a method to significantly reduce cranberry acidity without using chemicals or additives, which could lead to low- and no-sugar cranberry products.