Archives for May 31, 2011

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Dispatches from the ISA conference

Low-cal sweeteners can help reverse obesity epidemic, says expert

By Nathan Gray

The modern consumer environment makes it too easy to consume too much, but by replacing calorie dense sugars with low calorie sweeteners, industry has a powerful tool in the fight against obesity, says Dr Tommy Visscher.

Palm oil logo will serve as call to action, RSPO

By Jane Byrne

A new logo allows confectionery, biscuit and other food producers show their commitment to sustainable palm oil, which in turn will boost global demand, says the RSPO.

Soy may boost texture of microwave dough products

By Stephen Daniells

Substituting wheat with soy in microwavable pocket-type dough products may improve the food’s texture and reduce the detrimental effects of microwave cooking, suggests a new study.

Major cereal firm turns to Dow for palm-oil replacement

By Elaine Watson

Dow Agrosciences is confident sales volumes of its omega-9 mono-unsaturate-rich oils will triple in the next two-to-three years as manufacturers making everything from breakfast cereal to microwave popcorn try to cut saturated fat.

60-second interview: Pat Conroy, Deloitte

Deloitte: Kraft/Cadbury deal will stimulate more M&A

Food and drink M&A activity is predicted to pick up this year, but who’s selling, who’s buying, and what is top of the shopping list? Elaine Watson caught up with Pat Conroy, vice chairman and US consumer products leader at Deloitte, to find out.

‘Healthy blood sugar’ more meaningful than 'glycemic index'

By Elaine Watson

Consumers and food manufacturers alike remain confused about the concept of the ‘glycemic index (GI)’ and ‘glycemic load (GL)’, according to National Starch, which is urging both parties to think about ‘insulin sensitivity’ and ‘healthy blood sugar’...