Nestlé further expands its Russian presence
Nestlé has said it intends to build a new CHF60m (€43.15m) factory in Russia to produce a range of food products under its Maggi brand.
Archives for June 15, 2010
Packed lunches should meet school meal standards, says BNF
Policy makers in the UK should consider setting nutritional guidelines for children’s packed lunches that would bring them into line with national school meal standards, according to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).
AMA urges more accurate trans fat labeling
The American Medical Association (AMA) has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adopt more accurate labeling of trans and saturated fats, among other public health policies agreed at its annual meeting.
Bakery flakes could boost health and shelf-life profile of baked goods
New flake ingredients, based on an ancient variety of barley, can extend the shelf life of multi-grain breads, rolls and bagels by a least 20 per cent, claims Kampffemeyer Food Innovation.
US Army funds study on nutrition for neurotrauma
Omega-3, CoEnzyme Q10 and antioxidants are some of the ingredients to be studied by the US Institute of Medicine (IOM) in an examination of the benefits of nutrition on the effects of neurotrauma.
American obesity informs draft 2010 Dietary Guidelines
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee has released its preliminary recommendations, saying that America’s obesity epidemic has been influential in developing the draft report.
German consumers relate to energy scale on food packs
A German health consultancy is proposing a simple new scale for displaying nutritional information on foods which it says performs well on consumer understanding in comparison with GDAs.
NZ kids warned off energy drinks
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is advising parents that energy drinks and energy shots are not suitable for consumption by children and young teenagers due to caffeine levels.
Last minute industry lobbying before labelling vote
The industry has made some final lobbying calls before the vote at lunchtime today