Soluble cocoa fibre could replace muffin fat
Replacing some of the original fat in muffins with soluble cocoa fibre could help manufacturers boost the health profile of their products, says a new Spanish study.
Archives for August 8, 2010
Simplicity trend is here to stay, says Mintel
The concept of simplicity in the food industry has become a mainstream consumer demand, according to market analysts at Mintel – and manufacturers need to find ways to address it.
Popeye encourages Thai children to eat fruit and veg, study
Cartoon role models and direct experience of fruit and vegetables in a classroom setting may markedly improve consumption levels amongst children, according to a Thai study.
Persica based chewing gum could boost gum health
The use of Salvadora persica extract chewing gum may have benefits for gum health, according to Iranian researchers.
£1.7m investment at Zeina Foods
Nuts, dried fruits and confectionery firm Zeina Foods has boosted its cold storage capacity by 70% following a £1.7m investment in a new cold store.
Is cloned food legal? Europe must decide, and fast
Big oops. Meat and milk from the offspring of cloned animals has entered the UK food chain. Cue scary headlines and scared consumers. But the leviathan of EU-lawmaking means no-one actually knows if it’s legal or not. And that’s an even bigger oops.
Study suggests GM traits could be common in the wild
Scientists have found evidence that genetically modified (GM) crops could be prevalent in the wild, according to new research presented to the Ecological Society of America last week.
Beverage, confectionery makers respond to Child Nutrition Act
The Child Nutrition Act has been broadly welcomed by the food and beverage industry, following its unanimous passage through the Senate late last week.