Sugar and stevia join forces to cut calories
PureCircle and Imperial Sugar have launched a joint venture to offer sugar and stevia combinations to the food and beverage industry as it looks to meet consumer demand for natural lower calorie products.
Archives for February 23, 2010
Special edition: Kids' food
Giving children the best nutritional start
With childhood obesity rates apparently sky rocketing around the world, celebrity chefs redesigning school meals, and international initiatives to influence what our children eat, now is an interesting time for child nutrition.
Microwave sterilisation system may revolutionise food processing
A revolutionary microwave sterilisation processing technique that dramatically extends food shelf life while preserving its nutrients, taste and texture has been approved by US regulators.
Public health approval for Romanian food tax plan
The Romanian initiative to levy a tax on unhealthy food and beverage products has garnered new support in Brussels, with public health activitists and politicians hailing it as a model for other member states.
Scotland mulls cooperation and regulation to curb obesity
The Scottish government is proposing a series of actions to reduce consumption of energy-dense foods as part of a bid to curb obesity in the country, and has not ruled out regulations.
Dingell criticizes Senate for food safety standstill
Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich) has criticized the Senate for stalling over food safety legislation that passed from committee in November with strong bipartisan support.
Bakery and snacks proving earner for Campbell
Improved sales and earnings performance within the baking and snacks division of the Campbell Soup for the fiscal year 2010 were due to favourable currency impact and margin growth in both Pepperidge Farm and Arnott’s, said the US company.