Oregano oil shows promise for processed meat preservative
03-Feb-2010 - The rancidity of meat products may be lowered by adding oregano oil, allowing formulators to...
Acrylamide formation higher in dry fat-rich foods: Study
28-Jan-2010 - Dry food containing low amounts of carbohydrates are at risk of increased acrylamide levels, says...
Rosemary extract beats synthetics for edible oil preservation
21-Jan-2010 - A carnosic acid-rich extract from rosemary may extend the shelf-life of sunflower oil, and perform...
There’s more to healthy eating than reformulation
20-Jan-2010 - Pressure to improve the healthy profile of foods focuses too much on the micro and...
New campaign slams bad fats
18-Jan-2010 - Saturated fats in the UK diet are making headlines once more, as the FSA launches...
Nestlé and Kraft probe palm oil sources after sustainability claims
16-Dec-2009 - The globe’s two biggest food firms, Nestlé and Kraft, have launched internal investigations after a...
EFSA reaffirms safety of Monsanto rapeseed oil
15-Dec-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reaffirmed the safety of Monsanto's genetically modified (GM)...
Unilever acts over Greenpeace’s palm oil claims
14-Dec-2009 - Unilever has halted all purchases of palm oil from Indonesian company PT SMART after a...
Big changes needed to make diets sustainable, report
11-Dec-2009 - Reducing meat and dairy consumption, eating fewer fatty and sugary foods, and wasting less food...
No fear of trans fats in Finnish margarines
10-Dec-2009 - The Finnish food safety body has concluded that trans fats are not a problem in...
Food prices rising again, FAO warns
09-Dec-2009 - Global food prices are on the rise again, the FAO warns, but a repeat of...
Whey protein open doors to low-fat fried chicken
20-Nov-2009 - Including whey proteins in the batter for fried chicken may reduce the uptake of fat...
AAK seeking acquisitions
12-Nov-2009 - The growth and savings made by AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) since its merger have set it up...
Low-fat better for mood than low-carb: Study
10-Nov-2009 - People who lost weight by following a low-calorie, low-fat regime saw longer term effects...
Brands, retailers make 2015 palm oil pledges
27-Oct-2009 - Nestle and Marks & Spencer have this week made new pledges about their use of...
Cognis launches first sunflower oil-based whipping agent
22-Oct-2009 - Cognis claims to have hit on an industry first with a new whipping agent based...
Olive oil component could avert Alzheimer’s
20-Oct-2009 - A compound in extra virgin olive oil could deter proteins from disrupting nerve cell function...
CP Kelco innovation to give one-shot multi-layered desserts
14-Oct-2009 - A three layered dessert formulation from one processing stream that subsequently self-separates into layers has...
Quality sustainable palm oil in short supply, says confectioner
12-Oct-2009 - Quality and supply problems stand in the way of buying palm oil entirely from certified...
Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats
09-Oct-2009 - Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications...
ADM buys Czech oilseed plant
07-Oct-2009 - Archer Daniels Midland has made a new move to increase its precence in the Eastern...
Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations
06-Oct-2009 - Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack...
Dairy industry seeks policy rethink on saturated fats
30-Sep-2009 - The European Dairy Association (EDA) has hosted a conference to push the case for a...
France reminds what ‘natural’ means
29-Sep-2009 - The French department responsible for tackling fraud has issued a new note setting out how...
Fat may override body’s fullness signals: Study
14-Sep-2009 - Over-indulgence may be all fat’s fault, according to a new study which reports that fat...
