NIZO heads to Cambridge to engineer foods for battling the bulge
Scientists at Dutch food research organisation NIZO are teaming up with the University of Cambridge as they embark on the first leg of an EU project exploring overeating.
Archives for June 6, 2010
Report outlines compostable packaging challenges
Limited infrastructure and a lack of consistent regulation between states are just two of several unresolved challenges to making compostable packaging a reality, said a report from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).
GLG Life Tech signs further Latin America stevia deal
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has announced an agreement with a Mexican sugar producer for the distribution of the plant-derived sweetener in that country, following on from recent similar deals for the company in Australasia and South America.
Third of European children are obese, warns report
More than one third of European children are obese or overweight, according to the latest report from research organisation Datamonitor.
New studies fail to challenge opinion on ochratoxin A, says EFSA
New research does not contradict or change the conclusions drawn in the European Food Safety Authority’s opinion on ochratoxin A (OTA) in foods such as cocoa products and liquorice, claims the Parma-based agency.
Rice malt shows potential for gluten-free beer
Malted rice could offer formulators a new weapon in their gluten-free arsenal after tests showed the potential to product the ingredient at the pilot scale, Italian researchers report.
Real Good Food expands to exploit bakery niche
A leading UK bakery, sugar and ingredients company is set to open a new factory this month to develop a larger range of artisan bakery goods which were identified as the source of strong first half performances in 2010.