Salt reduction should be global priority, says expert
Lowering dietary salt intake has the potential to save millions of lives globally by substantially reducing levels of heart disease and strokes, according to new research.
Archives for August 15, 2011
E. coli infections could be reduced with probiotics, show non-human studies
The recent spate of 1000s of E. coli infectionsin Europe – with no known treatment – that sprang from contaminated vegetables could be reduced in occurrence and severity by probiotics, in vitro trials demonstrate.
Does the energy shot market have room for a new player?
A David vs Goliath battle is set to be waged in the US energy shots sector as two ex-Marines seek to carve out a niche in a market so competitive that even Red Bull has thrown in the towel and made a sharp exit.
GLG Life Tech downgrades expectations, sees share price fall to year-low
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has slashed its revenue expectations for 2011 and has seen its share price slip to a year low, as it reported its second quarter results.
Taiwan claims DEHP problem under control
Taiwan has told countries that had placed a ban on the import of its food products that it has managed to gain control of the DEHP food contamination problem from earlier this year.
Raisio H1 EBIT jumps 73%
Finnish supplier Raisio has turned in a bumper half-year with earnings before interest, tax and depreciation (EBIT) surging from €10.3m to €16.2m – a 73% rise.
How to win yoghurt health claims: “Keep it simple”
“Keeping it simple and straightforward” is the takeaway message from a new report targeting yoghurt makers in search of health claim success within the European Union’s strict new claims regime.
Cryovac aims to revolutionise whole bird packaging
Cryovac are hoping the launch of its new whole bird packaging solution will revolutionise the production and retailing of chicken, while offering a familiar experience at the consumer end.
Tulip fined for workers severed fingers
Tulip, one of the UK’s leading pork processors, has been fined £16,000 after a worker severed two fingers in an unguarded mixing machine.
Sugar beet pectin may boost whey protein emulsion stability
The stability of emulsion formulations may be enhanced by including sugar beet pectin in addition to whey protein, with potential for encapsulation of value-added ingredients, says a new study.
EC may boost sugar supply after price hikes and complaints
The European Commission will consider boosting the availability of sugar at its next tonnage tender meeting on August 25 after sharp rises in prices and calls from food manufacturers for it to increase sugar quotas or abandon them.
Bunge North America acquires C.F. Sauer margarine business
Bunge North America has acquired the margarine assets of the C.F. Sauer Company in Virginia and Kansas, in a move it says could help speed innovation in reduced saturated and trans fat foods.
Goodman Fielder to open new gluten free bakery in NZ
Australian food manufacturer Goodman Fielder Ltd is set to open a new dedicated gluten free bakery in Huntly, New Zealand next month in order to cater to the rising demand for such products there.
Dairy Farmers of America backs bipartisan dairy reform proposal
Controversial proposals to reform the US dairy market have gained the backing of leading dairy marketing cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).
Mayonnaise better than butter? India’s Amul says not
A spat has arisen between two leading food giants in India over the use of certain advertising that portrays mayonnaise as being better than butter.
New food disposal norms for China
A new proposal in China plans to change the process of how food products are disposed when they are past their expiry date or do not meet food safety standards in the country.