Trade body Dairy UK has challenged the conclusions of a recent report assessing how the food industry can cut greenhouse gas emissions, claiming it included “dangerous” and “alienating” principles.
Saturated fats in the UK diet are making headlines once more, as the FSA launches the second phase of its consumer campaign to cut down and doctors issue stark warning on the effects of bad fats.
50,000 and counting. We'll probably never know exactly how many perished in the 7.0 earthquake that brought Haiti, quite literally, crashing down last Tuesday, 12th January 2010, just before 5pm. But for those who survived and who make it through...
A suspected cartel in the flour industry in the Netherlands is the subject of an investigation by the Dutch competition authority (NMa), with the spotlight being placed on the practice of both domestic and foreign players in the sector.
Associated British Foods has started its new financial year with a surprisingly good performance from its sugar business, causing analysts to raise their eyebrows and their H1 expectations.
Increased intake of salt may boost the risk of heart disease, while increased consumption of salted foods may increase the risk of cancer, says a new study from Japan.
Consumers are confused about what country of origin labelling actually means, finds a new research synthesis that reinforces the case for greater clarity.
Foods formulated with resistant starch are effective at lowering the glycemic index of the food despite formulation with high GI ingredients, says a new study.
The European Food safety Authority (EFSA) rejected a submission from a Dutch plant sterol supplements firm calling for the EU approved, cholesterol-lowering health claim to be expanded to food supplements and other food categories.
UK plans to install a retail ombudsman to enforce a new code of conduct for retailer-supplier relations could shift the balance of power in the food supply chain back towards food manufacturers, says the BRC, which opposes the move.
Young Swedish men are consuming twice as much salt as recommended, says a new study which increases pressure on the food industry to curb the salt content of its products.
The worst of the global economic crisis on chocolate is over but global market volumes will remain flat throughout 2010, predicts Barry Callebaut – which itself is expecting to outperform the market.
Nutrilab expects to begin commercial production tagatose towards the end of 2010, pending agreement that it is substantial equivalent to chemically-produced tagatose, which already has novel foods approval.
Magnolia bark extract could be used in chewing gum and mint confectionery to enhance their breath-freshening action, believes Wrigley, which has filed for novel foods approval in the EU.
Brussels-based Galactic is introducing a new ingredient to enable reduced salt in processed meat products, but without impairing the functional characteristics.
Adding common ingredients to whey-based sports beverages may improve the clarity of the finished product and allow greater consumer acceptance of this type of sports beverages, says a new study.
NutraSweet is positioning its neotame sweetener as a better-tasting alternative to saccharine, and expects it to compete with the world’s most used sweetener on cost.
“More snow on the way.” So say the weathermen, and Europe is stocking up and hunkering down for a long, cold winter. But while the fluffy flakes will halt, at least come Spring, for the food sector the chill could be felt throughout 2010.
A US seafood processing company could be shut down if it continues to flout Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned.
Compounds that activate calcium receptors on the tongue may enhance the flavour of low-sugar or low-salt foods, thereby reducing the need for extra flavourings, says a new study from Ajinomoto.
Leftover materials from ethanol could be used to make more nutritional flat breads such as naan and chapathi, according to a US based research project.
NutraSweet’s zero calorie sweetener neotame will be permitted for use in the EU from next Tuesday, following official authorisation by the European Commission.
An improved formulation on an egg replacement whey protein based ingredient can enable a saving of up to 30 per cent on liquid egg costs for sponge cake manufacturers, claims Arla Food Ingredients.
The European Food Safety Authority has completed its review of 11 smoke flavourings in use in the EU, finding only two to have large enough safety margins not to give rise to safety concerns.
Plans to introduce a new tax on foods high in salt, sugar, and additives in Romania came as a surprise to the food industry, and the full impact will not be clear until after the details are hammered out over the next 10 days.
Adding oats to a gluten-free diet may enhance the nutritional values of the diets, particularly for vitamins and minerals, as well as increasing antioxidant levels, say two studies from Scandinavia.
Food manufacturers’ reluctance to disclose what research they are carrying out on products using nanotechnology risks a public backlash similar to that which occurred against genetically modified (GM) foods, The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee...
The coming year will be critical in adopting a more holistic approach to measuring and managing the environmental impact of food production, predicts a research organisation, as more information is required on products’ lifecycle impact.
The artificial sweetener sucralose may work together with glucose to stimulate the release of a protein that promotes a feeling of fullness, says new research from the US.
The difference between British and continental European chocolate preferences means the acquisition of Cadbury by Kraft would not present competition problems, the European Commission has said, as long as Cadbury’s concerns in Poland and Romania were...
US federal marshals have seized more than $1m worth of goods in a raid on a food processor’s rodent infested facility in Nashville, said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Consuming processed and unprocessed red meat, fish, total poultry, and skinless poultry does not affect prostate cancer recurrence or progression, says a new study from Harvard.
Chr Hansen is now offering a range of its meat cultures with Halal certification, in an effort to help manufacturers meet the food needs of Europe’s 30 million Muslims.
A new conference is set to whip up new inspiration for developing and marketing foods for children, taking into account current trends, nutritional needs, and the hard business sense.
The World Health Organization will this month discuss recommendations for governments to protect children from marketing of unhealthy food and beverage products that pay particular attention to international marketing.
The European bakery ingredients sector has made sustainability its highest priority, as political momentum gathers for a carbon taxation system and the labelling of carbon footprint on finished products.
A non-chemical and food acceptable process for sugar beet pectin may enhance its emulsifying performance, according to new research from Japan and the UK.
