EU organic sector reviews new regulations
The European organic sector is today meeting in Rome to review the benefits and drawbacks of new organic regulations a year and a half after their implementation.
Archives for June 20, 2010
Corn Products buys National Starch for $1.3bn
National Starch is to be sold to US-based Corn Products International for US$1.3bn, current owner Akzo Nobel has confirmed. The news ends over two years of speculation over the business’ future and propels CPI into the European market.
Harvard researchers show soda ‘tax’ cuts consumption
Sugary soda consumption at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston fell by 26 percent when researchers added a temporary tax, adding weight to the argument for soda taxes, the study’s authors claim.
Xanthan–guar gum blend may boost gluten-free rice cake quality
Both xanthan and xanthan–guar gum blend incorporated into rice cake production can help manufacturers overcome some of the structural challenges involved in gluten free bakery, claims a new study.
Survey suggests ROI is a key driver for sustainability moves
Return on investment (ROI) is the second-strongest driver for companies’ sustainability initiatives after customer relations, according to a new survey from eyefortransport (EFT).
Chinese companies climb top-20 dairy list
Asian dairies have made the biggest gains in a list of the top-20 dairy companies compiled by Rabobank.
US invests in disease prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has earmarked $250m for investment in the prevention of chronic diseases.
Eat less. Move more. Why do we need the 2010 Dietary Guidelines?
It’s important to know where you stand. Especially if it’s on a set of scales registering several pounds more than your ideal weight. The US Dietary Guidelines may not keep us from unhealthy habits, but they do set clear standards for individuals and...
Special edition: Natural and clean label
Consumers' views on natural and clean label terminology
‘No-additives’, and ‘no-preservatives’ are the most popular clean label claims with consumers, while ‘natural’ struggles because of over-use and lack of definition, according to research.
Spanish researchers point to method for healthy cocoa butter alternatives
Healthy hydrogenated trans-free and short chained fatty acid-free solid alternatives to cocoa butter for chocolate production can be produced from sunflower oils enriched in stearic and oleic acids by means of a solvent fractionation method, claims a new...