Organic food not too expensive, insists Soil Association
The Soil Association (SA) has denied that organic food is too expensive, pointing out that many organic products are cheaper than their branded non-organic equivalent.
Archives for September 24, 2009
Edible apple film wraps could boost meat safety
Apple-based edible films containing plant antimicrobials could protect red meat and poultry against harmful bacteria including E. coli and Listeria, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science.
EFSA rejects report on BSE risks from sausage casings
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected the conclusions of a Swiss report saying that sausage casings sourced from cattle intestines pose negligible BSE related risks.
USDA goes online to boost consumers’ healthy eating
Three new online tools have been launched by the United States Department of Agriculture to persuade consumers to make healthier eating choices and to promote a better understanding of farmers’ role as food producers.
Low-fat options expand with seaweed bead breakthrough
Microparticles made from seaweed may provide low-cost fat replacers for food and texturizers for beverages, as well as delivery vehicles for value-added bioactives, suggests new research.
CSPI accuses food makers of making excuses on sodium
Wide variation in the levels of sodium in packaged foods indicates that it is possible for food manufacturers to cut sodium without sacrificing taste or functionality, claims a new report from CSPI in Canada.
French plant boosts customised capacity for microbiological control
French company BioMerieux has boosted the capacity of its customized manufacturing of culture media, used in microbiological control, with the opening of a new facility at its Crapone plant.
Salt targets get meaningful results for heart health: Study
Moderate reductions in salt intakes do indeed result in clinically relevant and beneficial reductions in blood pressure, says a new study from London.
Here’s the scoop: Ice cream is next for stevia
Stevia could soon be adopted by ice cream manufacturers, claims a partnership of ingredient developers which believes it has overcome the technical challenges of producing frozen desserts using the natural sweetener.
Soft drinks may raise likelihood of fatty liver disease: Study
People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease tend to drink larger quantities of soft drinks than those without the disease, according to new research published in the Journal of Hepatology.
Cadbury boss makes veiled attack on Kraft’s brand of capitalism
Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer told a fair trade conference in London on Thursday that taking away its “principled capitalism” would destroy Cadbury’s appeal, according to the UK’s Guardian newspaper.
Health and natural keep US market resilient
Health and natural ingredients are driving growth in the US food and drink market, which remains dynamic despite the recession.
Neogen sees strong growth, acquisitions and speaks out on China
Neogen Corporation said its food safety investments in China have yet to yield a strong return but that a new test for food contaminants was soon to go into operation that may change the situation.
New company to bring innovation to meat processing
Vitiva has formed a partnership to launch a new company targeting the meat processing sector
National Starch creates animal free emulsifier for instant foods
National Starch has developed a new fat encapsulation system for instant desserts or other dried products that replaces animal derived ingredients like sodium caseinate.