Low-salt ready meals beat ‘the real thing’ in taste test
Commercial lasagne produced with reduced salt levels and salt substitutes scored higher on consumer tests than the ‘normal’ salt version, says a new study from Ireland.
Archives for January 19, 2010
Special edition: Weight managment
Asia proving growing market in weight control sector
As levels of obesity continue to rise on a global scale, Nutraingredients looks at the market for weight management dietary supplements, food and beverage products.
Nestle USA heat-treated flour switch planned for months
Nestle USA said the switch to heat-treated flour in the production of its Toll House dough has been planned since late summer and confirmed it had yet to find the source of the E.coli detected in its samples.
Cosmetic fears drive concern about sodium intake, says survey
A new US survey has suggested that a large number of consumers are only concerned about salt for cosmetic rather than health reasons.
Ethnic food tastes gain US following
Foods from Peru, Japan, Morocco and Korea have the potential to become food trends, offering formulators a new range of ingredients to play with, says a new report from Packaged Facts and the Center for Culinary Development.
Cadbury recommends acceptance of new Kraft takeover bid
Kraft has struck an £11.7bn deal to acquire Cadbury in a move that could bring to an end months of fierce corporate battles.
France ups Reb A limits for food
The French government has approved the use of stevia sweetener Reb A in table top sweeteners, and raised the levels at which it can be used in a range of no added sugar food and beverage products.
Calls for processors to publish annual food waste figures
Food processors and manufacturers are among those who should be forced to report tonnages of food waste from their business on an annual basis, a UK parliamentary report has said.
Dairy industry joins USDA and NFL to fight obesity
The USDA, the National Dairy Council and the NFL have launched the Fuel Up to Play 60 campaign to tackle childhood obesity with the help of $250m from US dairy farmers.