Fonterra research model may help industry manipulate protein bar texture
New research from dairy giant Fonterra could help manufacturers manipulate the texture of high protein bars containing modified dairy proteins.
Archives for June 4, 2012
EFSA approves PVC food can coating additive
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a new additive as an ingredient in PVC coatings for food cans up to a concentration of 25%.
FDA updates Reportable Food Registry (RFR) in effort to track safety trends
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a ‘questionnaire’ to its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) in an effort to improve the programme’s information gathering capabilities.
Warning over cochineal extract in Japan
Authorities in Japan have sounded an alert over cochineal extract, a commonly used food colorant, over fears it could trigger intense allergic reactions amongst consumers.
EU satiety project confronts growing obesity crisis
The new 6 million euro, EU backed satiety project will have a legacy long beyond its time-frame, as the collaborative effort looks to change the way the European market deals with the obesity crisis it faces.
Hillshire Brands Company: The new name for Sara Lee’s North American business.
First Mondelez, then Ingredion and now Hillshire Brands Company. In the latest piece of corporate re-engineering and rebranding in the food manufacturing sector, Sara Lee has unveiled the new name for its North American meat business: Hillshire Brands...
Survey: Two-thirds of Americans oppose Bloomberg’s super-size soda crackdown
Almost two thirds of Americans oppose NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg’s radical approach to tackling obesity by cracking down on sales of super-sized soft drinks, according to a new survey.
Revised trade body pamphlets to aid SMEs in acrylamide reduction
Resource-scarce bakery and snacks small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will benefit from revised acrylamide reduction pamphlets, according to trade body FoodDrinkEurope (FDE).
PepsiCo denies spying on Mexican druglords as trucks firebombed
PepsiCo has refuted claims that it allows police to snoop on drug gangs in Mexico after a spate of arson attacks on distribution centres and delivery vehicles transporting its Sabritas snacks brand.
Meat industry to save millions as quality testing robots move in-line - research
A groundbreaking project that aims to use machines to measure the eating quality of meat has reached a milestone after the successful testing of a robot in-line at an abattoir in Scotland.
Sin tax debate: Make the healthy choice the cheaper choice
Forget high taxes on unhealthy foods, health policy makers should be working with industry to help make the healthy options cheaper, argues Professor Jack Winkler.
New Zealand finally set to decide on folic acid fortification?
New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has called for submissions on its latest consultation paper set to decide between mandatory implementation of folic acid fortification or a continued voluntary policy.
PepsiCo: ‘We’ve barely scratched the surface’ on oat health benefits
PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats division has created a new center dedicated to oat research and innovation in a bid to “elevate the relevance and benefits of oats through science, agriculture and innovation”.
Naturex targets China with fruit extract
Specialty ingridients maker Naturex is banking on a growing trend towards healthier and more natural products in China to boost the market for its newly approved Thaumatin fruit extract.