Food industry key to tackling iron deficiency: Review
The food industry holds a vital role in helping to improve iron intakes and iron status through fortification, says a new review.
Archives for November 30, 2010
Italy loses EU court battle to retain 'unlawful' chocolate sales name
Italy has lost a long-running legal battle after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the nation's chocolate producers were guilty of breaking union regulations relating to pack labelling.
Cognis launches non-hydrogenated fat whipping agent
Cognis has announced a new addition to its Lamequick range of whipping agents, which it says enables luxury Chantilly cream and cake fillings without hydrogenated vegetable fat.
Pea flour can cut acrylamide levels in wholegrain breads, study
Acrylamide levels can be dramatically reduced by the addition of pea flour in wheat bran and wholegrain breads without any negative impact on colour and sensory properties, claims a new study.
Hershey sues Mars over packaging similarities
The Hershey Company has sued Mars for allegedly mimicking the packaging design of its Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups by using a similar orange color and pack design for Dove peanut butter milk chocolate Promises.
Investment firms agree $5.3bn Del Monte Foods acquisition
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), Vestar Capital Partners and Centerview Partners have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Del Monte Foods for $19 a share, or about $5.3bn including debt, Del Monte has said.
NutriGal gathers data on soy ingredient's satiety potential
NutriGal has gathered positive preliminary data to support the satiety effect of its eponymous protein and fibre ingredient, derived from a by-product of the soy processing.
Canadian firm seeks US approval for non-browning GM apple
A Canadian biotechnology firm has asked the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve a genetically modified (GM) apple that resists browning after it is sliced or bruised.