Scientists dismiss MSG-headache link
Consuming glutamate or the flavour enhancer MSG from food does not produce headaches, finds a new review that supports the safety and tolerability of an ingredient increasing in use.
Archives for June 2, 2010
Denmark repeals national dairy flavouring rules
Denmark has repealed its national law requiring flavourings for dairy products to go through a risk assessment and approval process, as the EU positive list is finalised and harmonisation is on the cards across Europe.
Doctors call for EU-wide approach to obesity
Medical professionals from Britain and Ireland this week met with EU Parliament representatives to push for a Europe-wide approach to tackling obesity.
Radical new twist in Ajinomoto vs Asda 'nasty' battle
The legal dispute between Ajinomoto and Asda over the right to call aspartame 'nasty' has taken a radical new turn following a Court of Appeal judgment effectively overturning last year's High Court ruling.
Survey suggests most Americans would accept 'sustainable' GM wheat
Many American consumers would be receptive to foods containing genetically modified wheat if it is produced sustainably, suggests a new survey examining attitudes to food technologies from the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
Volac rebrands whey protein for sports drinks
Volac is rebranding its heat stable whey protein as ‘Volactive Hydrapro’, aimed at sports nutrition, to emphasise the benefits of hydration combined with protein.
Chr Hansen makes IPO today
Chr Hansen is making its initial public offering on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen today; with shares priced at DKK90, net proceeds of DKK3152m are anticipated.
Special edition: Sports nutrition
Sports nutrition market driven by non-sporty consumers
As global sales of sports nutrition products maintain healthy growth rates, one distinct – and unexpected – group of consumers is emerging as the main driver for the market, made up of people who are not necessarily interested in sports.
Evidence linking lower weight with fewer sugary drinks not strong: Review
There is not enough evidence to suggest that cutting consumption of sugary drinks would reduce obesity rates, according to a new research review published in Obesity Reviews.
Meat industry opposes legislation to require new E. coli tests
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation to test for six E. coli strains that currently are not regulated – but the meat industry claims there are significant problems with the proposal.