Half of Americans drink sugary beverages daily, says CDC
Almost half of the U.S. population indulge in sugary drinks on a daily basis, according to a new report from the CDC.
Archives for August 31, 2011
Stevia market share to explode in 2011, says report
Use of stevia is predicted to rise at an astonishing rate this year, taking the natural sweetener's share of the total US sugars and sweeteners market from 1.8% in 2010 to 9.1% in 2011, according to Packaged Facts.
European scientists asked to help cut UK bakery salt intake
Research groups and universities throughout Europe have been invited to help UK food manufacturers cut the level of salt in baked goods, confectionary products and other foods.
Dutch organic egg farm still blocked as dioxin source remains unknown
Eggs from the organic producer at the centre of the dioxin-contaminated egg incident in the Netherlands remain blocked as authorities continue to seek the cause of the outbreak.
Scientists hit on way to control and improve cocoa products' flavour
A German research team has identified key aroma and taste compounds of cocoa relying on molecular sensory science and report a way to improve the taste of chocolate, which could manufacturers control and improve the flavour of cocoa products.
Global allergy and intolerance market to hit 11.2bn euro
Global growth means the market for food allergy and intolerance products will surpass $26 billion US dollars (11.2 billion euro) by 2017, according to new forecasts from Global Industry Analysts.
New Biocatalysts enzyme opens lactose-free doors for Kosher/Halal applications
Britain’s Biocatalysts has released a new lactase product suitable for use in Kosher and Halal applications, thereby offering opportunities for new development in dairy.
Financial results round-up: Revenue hikes noted for Friesland Campina, Arla and Olam
Friesland Campina reports earnings for its ingredients business group rose by just over 16 per cent to €943m (as against first half of 2010: €812m), citing factors such as price rises and higher sales volume in its financial results for the first half of...
‘Very small’ risk from bisphenol A, says Japanese national research body
The risk to human health posed by bisphenol A (BPA) is “very small”, according to the latest update by a Japanese research institute as part of a six-year monitoring project on the chemical.
Insect develops resistance to Monsanto’s GM corn
Western corn rootworms have been consuming genetically modified (GM) crops that have been developed to be resistant to them, raising questions about the longevity of some GM traits, according to a study in the online journal PloS One.
Breeding rice for India: Quality, quantity and regional tastes
Improving rice yields is a major challenge in India today but a high quality grain needs to be a key focus of rice breeding efforts, according to a spokesperson at Bayer CropScience.
Stable fish oil emulsions possible, says study
The addition of whey protein to fish oil emulsions at high pH can help to create stable emulsions with up to 70% fish oil, according to new research.
Fine filtered milk gets thumbs up in test market
Initial feedback from a trial in Ohio suggests milk fine filtered to remove ‘impurities’ could be a big hit with US consumers, claims Dean Foods subsidiary WhiteWave Foods.
Study questions ‘calories in, calories out’ equation for body weight
The equation for energy balance and its relationship to body weight may not be as simple as ‘calories in versus calories out’, according to a Lancet paper in the journal’s special series on obesity.
Look to the East for natural functional ingredients
Industry should be looking to plants used in traditional Chinese medicine for the next wave of functional ingredients, according to Professor Monique Simmonds of Kew Gardens.
Heinz CFO says Australian grocery sector is ‘inhospitable’
Global food manufacturer Heinz has for the second time in as many months publicly criticised Australian grocery sector – this time for creating an ‘inhospitable’ market.