Man-made meat may be just around the corner, say scientists
Facing an ever-increasing population, and a growing demand for meat products, the world’s first in vitro meat may offer the beginning of a new solution to the problem, say researchers.
Archives for June 27, 2011
French to receive extension for stevia use ahead of EU approval
The Commission has agreed to allow the continued use of stevia in France until the EU approves the sweetener, providing relief to companies worried that the extension would end before EU-wide authorisation is granted.
Geliko notches up double-digit growth for kosher gelatin
The New York-based firm that has spearheaded the commercialization of kosher gelatin is seeing strong double-digit sales growth, but says it has barely scratched the surface of the potential market.
Diageo wins approval for marathon Chinese spirits deal
Diageo has gained approval from the Chinese authorities to take control of a local spirits manufacturer after some 16 months of waiting.
Chinese dairy standards under fire
A top local dairy industry official has called China's dairy standards the loosest in the world, triggering a fresh controversy on the issue.
Hydrocolloid use could create new fish products: Study
Using hydrocolloids in fish products offers up opportunities for the development of new products based on surimi and restructuring technologies, say researchers.
Industry efforts to cut salt content appear wasted on consumers
Despite the “considerable efforts” of industry to reduce salt content in food products, a new study suggests it is having zero impact on people’s salt intake.
Active and intelligent packaging in US set for healthy growth - report
US demand for active and intelligent packaging is predicted to climb 8 per cent per year to be worth US$2.3bn by 2015, new industry research has said.
Industry slams call for kids’ junk food ad ban
Industry bodies have slammed a call from an influential group of doctors to ban junk food advertising in children’s programming, claiming that it is based on outdated research.
Only a third of Americans eat breakfast daily, Kellogg’s survey finds
Only a third (34 percent) of Americans eat breakfast every day, although 54 percent say they would like to, according to a Kellogg Company survey of 14,000 Americans.
‘Horrifying loss’ of muscle mass should serve as wake-up call, academic
Bed rest studies revealing a “horrifying” loss of muscle mass in older people after just a few days of inactivity should serve as a wake-up call for industry to put tackling sarcopenia higher up the priority list, scientists have argued.
Nutrition Keys is ‘abuse of trust’: NEJM commentary
The Nutrition Keys front-of-pack labeling system unveiled by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and Food Marketing Institute last year is an industry abuse of trust, claims a new commentary.