No red or processed meat link to prostate cancer: Meta-analysis
Dietary intake of red meat or processed meat has no positive association with the occurrence of prostate cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of 26 studies.
Archives for November 8, 2010
Frito-Lay offers free earplugs after noisy bag complaints
Snack maker Frito-Lay has pledged its commitment to retain its 100 per cent compostable packaging for SunChips in Canada and now offers free ear plugs to anyone who finds the bags too noisy.
Whey protein industry to submit article 13.5 claims after EFSA rejections
The whey protein industry is gathering data to submit article 13.5 health claims after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last month rejected a slew of generic, article 13.1 protein and whey protein-related dossiers.
DSM producing more chicken flavour to meet demand
DSM is ramping up production for its natural chicken flavour ingredient one year after its introductions, on the back of huge global demand.
IFT co-chairs roundtable on food and farming R&D
Food science and technology society, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is to co-chair a roundtable meeting to promote the importance of research and development dedicated to food, agriculture and natural resources to federal government and others.
Developing markets to fuel demand hike for food safety products
The worldwide growth in the food processing sector, fast-expanding emerging markets and increasingly strict regulatory regimes are all set to drive global demand for food safety products to US$13.6bn by 2014, according to a new report.
Appearance matters more than taste for meat substitutes, says study
The appearance of meat substitutes in a meal may have more of an effect on consumer acceptance than flavour and texture, suggests a new study.
Kerry acquires Agilex as flavours business booms
“Strong organic growth” has led Kerry Ingredients to acquire US ingredients firm Agilex, as its flavours and ingredients business grew 6 per cent relative to the first nine months of 2009.
EFSA publishes guidance on food safety data exchange
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a guidance document on data exchange as part of a wider project to harmonise data collection methods related to food and feed safety.
Senomyx narrows loss, gets FEMA GRAS for bitter blockers
California-based flavor ingredients firm Senomyx has narrowed its net loss in Q3 as it made major advances with its bitter blocker and sweetness enhancer programs, the company said on Thursday.
Sales and profit up for IFF in both fragrance and flavors
International Flavors and Fragrance's (IFF) sales were up in the third quarter of 2010 as markets continue to recover, driving a strong bottom line.