Soda tax: A lot of froth over freedom
Is taxing soda really an evil plan to curb your individual freedom? Conspiracy theories aside, perhaps it’s simply a sensible scheme to tackle obesity when personal choice has failed.
Archives for October 11, 2009
Poultry safety boosted by new hyperspectral imaging system
New technology developed by the US Government that automatically scans poultry carcasses for contamination has been successfully tested in a commercial plant.
Tate & Lyle launches fat reducing starch for dairy
Tate & Lyle is introducing a modified starch that can be used to reduce fat levels in yoghurt by 30 per cent while still delivering a creamy texture – and can help keep costs down.
Friendly bacteria may blunt fibre’s anti-nutrient actions
Formulating bread with Bifidobacterium strains may reduce levels of a compound in high-fibre bread thought to be behind fibre’s impairment of mineral absorption, says a new study from Spain.
Kids’ soft drink habits predict teenage weight: Study
Five-year-olds’ consumption of sweetened beverages could give an indication of their weight status for the following ten years, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
ADM opens Ghana cocoa plant
ADM has officially opened its new cocoa processing plant in Ghana, planned to boost its ability to provide cocoa products from a single source.
Northeast farmers accuse dairy firms of price fixing
A group of northeastern dairy farmers has filed a class action lawsuit against four milk marketing firms, accusing them of monopolizing the market and fixing prices.
Scoular goes to China for cheaper, GM-free soy
Scoular has signed a distribution agreement with a Chinese manufacturer to secure a lower cost, non-GM supply of soy protein isolate for nutritional products and meats.
World Food Week
Invest now for food security in 2050
The West may be grappling with recession, but now is the time for businesses and governments to invest in agriculture and processing facilities around the world to stave off a massive food security problem by 2050, says the FAO.
Quality sustainable palm oil in short supply, says confectioner
Quality and supply problems stand in the way of buying palm oil entirely from certified sustainable sources, according to Nutella manufacturer Ferrero.