President Obama endorses US soda tax plan
President Barack Obama has lent his support for a soda tax which could benefit children’s health and the nation’s wealth, according to a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Archives for September 30, 2009
New yoghurt cultures target texture
Chr Hansen is introducing a new trio of yoghurt cultures said to deliver more texture and to cover different needs in the global market as widely as possible.
FSA opposes omega-3 claims that would ‘mislead consumers’
With the doors closed on an EC meeting due to decide the future of omega-3 nutrient content claims, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has suggested it opposes the proposed labelling.
New enzyme to help brewers through recession
Danisco is launching an upgraded version of its Laminex Super brewing enzyme to help ease bottlenecks during the wort separation stage of brewing, which could ultimately help brewers to reduce costs.
New ad campaign to tackle ‘viral urban myths’ about HFCS
The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a new advertising campaign in an effort to dispel consumer misconceptions about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
Nanotech research launched by US and EU
The US Government and the European Union have announced separate plans to launch studies into the possible health effects and business implications for nanotechnology.
Burcon receives US patent allowance for protein isolate
Canadian firm Burcon has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for its Puratein canola protein isolate.
Food prices could triple with climate change: Report
Food prices could more than triple by 2050 as the climate changes, according to a new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Could sweets every day as kids make adults aggressive?
As new study suggests that eating sweets every day in childhood could make adults more aggressive, the food industry warns against trivialising of complex social issues.