European dairy industry rejects ‘complex’ labelling proposals
In their current form new EU food labelling proposals would make regulatory requirements for the dairy industry more complex and burdensome, claims the European Dairy Association (EDA).
Archives for May 3, 2011
Study questions benefits of low salt diet, experts quick to dismiss
Research suggesting a low salt diet may increase the risks of cardiovascular disease has questioned current drives to reduce salt intakes, however experts from the UK and US have been quick to dismiss the study as ‘flawed’.
Sargento reduces its cheese sodium content by up to 40 per cent
The sodium content in Sargento’s processed cheese brands can now be reduced by up to 40 per cent, without adding substitutes or affecting the flavour, the company claims.
ConAgra makes $4.9bn offer to acquire Ralcorp
ConAgra has made a $4.9bn cash offer to acquire Ralcorp, in a bid that would expand its presence in the private label packaged foods sector, the company said on Wednesday.
Danisco launches tailor-made drinking yoghurt cultures for local market tastes
Danisco is expanding its drinking yoghurt cultures range by offering tailor-made ingredients to cater for local market tastes and texture preferences.
ISC program aims to calibrate stevia purity testing methods
The International Stevia Council has launched a new, independent proficiency testing program (PTP) for stevia products, which is intended as a benchmark to ensure analytical methods used to determine composition and purity yield accurate results.
Aflatoxin levels in almonds warrant ongoing scrutiny, US study
The frequency of aflatoxin contamination was high in almonds from southern California when compared to that from central or northern California, claims a new US study.
ISC programme aims to calibrate stevia purity testing methods
The International Stevia Council has launched a new, independent proficiency testing programme (PTP) for stevia products, which is intended as a benchmark to ensure analytical methods used to determine composition and purity yield accurate results.
Leatherhead brings instant consumer insights using iPads
Leatherhead Food Research has developed a new online platform of demographic opinions, which can be used to test product concepts against preferences in the marketplace.
Food and agricultural policy needs compromise, says new organization
Stakeholders in the food and agriculture industry have formed a new coalition organization intended to bring together groups that have not traditionally worked together to tackle long-term policy issues.
BI offers baobab to provide ‘easy’ fiber and antioxidant boost
California’s BI Nutraceuticals has launched baobab fruit powder to provide customers with an ‘easy way’ to boost fiber, micronutrients, and antioxidants.