Taste cells may work together in ‘circuit’, suggests review
Taste cells may not work individually, like other sensory cells, but together in a circuit that produces a wide array of receptors and transmitters, according to a new review.
Archives for April 11, 2011
Mushroom β-glucan could be high-fibre wheat substitute, study
A wheat substitute derived from mushrooms containing β-glucans could be used to produce healthier cakes with quality attributes similar to those of the control, finds a new study.
Enzymotec to launch its Krill Oil in India
Enzymotec Ltd has signed a long term contract to supply its Krill Oil to Lupin Limited, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in India.
CRN: Don’t force consumers to choose between organics and good nutrition
An ‘overly restrictive’ policy on the fortification of organic foods with non-organic functional ingredients such as omega-3s could stifle innovation in the organic sector and damage consumers, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has warned.
Degradable gum base gains EFSA novel foods nod
A new synthetic polymer for use as a chewing gum base has received a positive novel foods opinion from EFSA, bring the technology for less sticky gum that breaks down within months closer to the market.
Studying genes may lead to higher yield, sustainable oil palms
A new research project aims to optimise the production and quality of oil palm, helping to produce more sustainable crops, by using molecular genetics to boost crop breeding.
Cocoa sector hails resolution and end of EU ban on Ivorian trade
The food industry and cocoa traders have welcomed the EU decision to lift sanctions on the Ivory Coast ports and other Ivorian entities following an end to the crisis in the cocoa growing country.
Consumers returning to specialty foods: Report
The specialty food sector made a comeback last year, experiencing growth of 7.7 percent – and launches of premium private label products slowed, according to a new market report.
Maple Leaf sells doomed plant to poultry processor
Maple Leaf has reached an agreement to sell off a meat plant earmarked for closure to a poultry processing company.
Communication and more availability will renew UK organic fortunes
UK organic fortunes are not all grim, says the trade director, who points out high-growth categories. But ushering in a new era of overall growth will require better communication, broad availability of organics in supermarkets, and supportive government...
Study hails promise of bio-based plastics in active packaging
Bio-based plastics incorporating antimicrobial (AM) substances are fast becoming one of the most promising forms of active packaging, said new research.
USDA increases sugar import quota
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Monday that it will increase sugar imports by 325,000 short tons in fiscal 2011 – a move that has been welcomed by sweetener users.
Study reveals the ‘health halo’ of organic foods
Consumers may consider organic cookies, yogurt and potato chips to be tastier, healthier and lower in calories because they carry an organic label, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Cornell.
Conflicted, intuitive, impulsive or plain confused? How America Eats …
While the vast majority of Americans (82 percent) accept that weight management is a matter of personal responsibility, almost a third (30 percent) also believe their genes are to blame for their expanding girth, while six out of 10 agree that ‘healthy...