Natural mouthfeel is key for reduced-calorie formulations: Givaudan

22-Feb-2012 - Swiss flavor giant Givaudan has launched a new programme aimed at developing reduced-calorie products that do not compromise on taste or mouthfeel.

Fructose consumption not linked to blood pressure, finds review

21-Feb-2012 - Prolonged consumption of a fructose rich diet does not lead to increases in blood pressure, according to the findings of a new systematic review of the evidence.

Cutting out ‘unperceived’ salt could slash sodium in snacks: Study

20-Feb-2012 - Altering the release profile of salt in crisps and snacks could help to lower levels of ‘unperceived’ sodium without affecting taste, say researchers.

Major strides in fat reduction claimed as algae-based flour released onto EU market

16-Feb-2012 - An algae-based flour targeted at fat reduction in foods, the first product to emerge from a joint venture between French food ingredients giant Roquette and Californian microalgae expert Solazyme, has just been released onto the European market.

Scientist challenges Commission to reconsider saturated fatty acid reduction targets

15-Feb-2012 - A leading scientist has challenged the European Commission to reconsider its current targets aimed at cutting saturated fatty acids in foods upon the basis of the latest science.

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Unfair ‘junk food’ label risks making dog’s dinner of industry

13-Feb-2012 - Anyone who has spent any appreciable amount of time working in the food industry realises that the issue of ‘junk food’ marketing to children is a hydra that rears two heads for every one cut off.

EDA secretary general says dairy saturated fats conference can challenge perceptions

08-Feb-2012 - A conference held today in Brussels will examine the issue of saturated fat in dairy products, where scientists and legislators will discuss how public health policies fit with the latest science, and EDA president Dr Joop Kleibeuker told DairyReporter.com the event would challenge negative perceptions of saturated fat in dairy products.

Experts slam ‘naive’ calls to regulate ‘toxic’ sugar

07-Feb-2012 - Calls for increased taxation and tighter regulation of sugar, to bring it into line with alcohol and cigarettes, have been branded ineffective, flawed, and naive, by academic experts and industry in Europe.

Dietary salt intake linked to gastric cancer risk

06-Feb-2012 - A new study investigating a link between high salt intake and risk of gastric cancers could add to increasing pressure for industry-wide sodium reduction, researchers have said.

Commission regrets Parliament's blocking of nutrition claims revision

03-Feb-2012 - The European Commission said it strongly regrets the European Parliament’s decision yesterday to veto the ‘percentage less’ claims on foods, claiming its proposal, if backed, would have favoured industry efforts to reformulation.

Daily dose of diet soda may increase heart attack risk: Study

02-Feb-2012 - People who drink diet soft drinks could be at an increased risk of suffering from heart attacks or stroke, according to new research findings.

UK ad watchdog dismisses complaint against Kellogg

01-Feb-2012 - The UK advertising watchdog has ruled in favour of breakfast cereal giant Kellogg’s in relation to a complaint that a TV advert for a cereal was misleading in relation to its nutritional content.

MEPs vote against amended nutrition claims, food sector rallies

31-Jan-2012 - MEPs have rejected the revised nutrition claims list recently adopted by the European Commission, a move which could be detrimental for reformulation efforts in the food sector says a trade body.

Animal fat and cholesterol may increase gestational diabetes risk: Study

27-Jan-2012 - A pre-pregnancy diet that is high in animal fat and cholesterol could almost double the risk of pregnancy related diabetes, says new research.

‘Cheese makes you chubby’ New York billboards scream

20-Jan-2012 - The US-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has taken shock tactics to consumers by posting two huge billboards in New York warning of what it claims are the obesity-related dangers of eating cheese.

Danish meat group claims 'fat tax' violates EU law

20-Jan-2012 - A Danish meat lobby group is suing the Danish government over the country’s recently introduced 'fat tax' on foods, claiming the levy fails to comply with EU legislation.

End to soft drink ‘parity pricing’ could help ease obesity epidemic: expert

17-Jan-2012 - A UK expert claims that a suggested 10% tax on sugar-sweetened soft drinks in the UK would be an ineffective means of tackling a rising obesity epidemic, but that an industry-led end to ‘pricing parity’ between sugared and sugar-free soft drinks could have a positive effect.

Low fat mayo - soy milk and gums could be the answer say Iranian researchers

16-Jan-2012 - Soy milk can act as an egg yolk substitute in low-cholesterol low-fat mayonnaise, finds new research from Iran.

FrieslandCampina told to remove healthy foods logo from pack

13-Jan-2012 - Dutch dairy manufacturer FrieslandCampina has been cautioned about the use of a healthy foods logo from packs of its reduced fat ham and cheese.

Better knowledge of natural sugars could lead to ‘designer sweeteners’, say researchers

04-Jan-2012 - Better defining the relationship between chemical structure and digestibility of under-used natural sugars could help industry to produce a new generation of “designer” sweeteners, say researchers.

Calories alone, not protein, responsible for body fat increases, says research

04-Jan-2012 - Calorie consumption alone is responsible for increase in body fat, whilst protein intake may contribute to changes in energy expenditure, according to new research.

Trans fats and nutrient intake linked to Alzheimer’s brain shrinkage

02-Jan-2012 - Consumption of ‘junk food diets’ containing high levels of trans fats may lead to brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s, whilst consumption of foods high in vitamins may offer protection, says new research.

Preference for salt may begin in the cradle, scientists warn

22-Dec-2011 - Early dietary exposure to foods containing added salt shapes a greater preference for salty tastes throughout infancy and childhood, suggests a new study.

CCE catches Olympic fever but French soda tax dampens spirits

20-Dec-2011 - Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) says it is focusing on the London 2012 Olympics to spur sales, but admits that any French soda tax could lead to retail price rises there of around 10 per cent.