Puratos tackles sourdough capacity shortfall with new unit
A new natural sourdough production unit in Belgium costing €21m will boost volume and help meet the hike in demand from bakers for the bread ingredient, claims Puratos.
Archives for October 24, 2010
One in three Americans could be diabetic by 2050, says CDC
As many as one in three Americans could be diabetic by 2050, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Rabobank predicts continued commodity squeeze
Food manufacturers may have to face up to high sugar and corn prices over the coming year after food commodity prices shot up in October.
Nestle Prepared Foods Company joins crusade to cut sodium levels
Nestle Prepared Foods Company has unveiled plans to reduce the sodium content of its products 10 per cent by 2015.
Canadian nutrition label campaign to focus on % Daily Value
Health Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) have launched a Nutrition Facts Education Campaign, focusing on improving consumer comprehension of % Daily Value amounts.
Probiotics plus counseling may boost obesity management
Supplements of probiotic bacteria combined with dietary counseling may reduce the risk of becoming overweight or obese after pregnancy, suggests a new study from Finland.
EC calls for views on nanomaterial definition
After hammering out a definition of the term ‘nanomaterial’ in a draft resolution, the European Commission is now inviting comments from interested parties over the next four weeks.
EFSA Management Board re-elects Chair, rejects conflict of interest
The new Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority held its first meeting late last week, re-electing Diána Bánáti as Chair – and restated its rejection of conflict of interest claims against her.
Food grade nano-capsules show formulation potential
Nano-capsules that can modulate the release of the incorporated substances may have applications in the formulation of functional foods, as well as relevance in food preservation and storage, according to new research.