Industry targets growing demand for local food
The increasing availability of locally ingredients and food is driving sales of products with a clear provenance, according to a new report commissioned by Food from Britain (FFB).
Archives for March 22, 2006
Omega-3s might stop spread of prostate cancer
Eating a diet with omega-3-rich oily fish could stop the spread of prostate cancer, but omega-6 fatty acids appear to promote the spread, says new research.
Seaweed tops list of innovative new ingredients
Seaweed is fast establishing itself as an important food ingredient - and not only in Japan, according to Datamonitor's Productscan database.
Free-from food market there to be tapped, says analyst
The UK free-from food market, including dairy-, gluten- and wheat-free products, is set to double on the back of growing consumer concern over health and well-being.
US firm boasts next generation sweetener
Six months after its launch, a new sweetener that claims to be all-natural, low calorie, low glycemic, nutritionally fortified and fully functional has attracted "staggering" interest. FoodNavigator-USA talks to manufacturer Quantum Food Design (QFD)...
Avoid palm oil to protect your heart and orangutans, says pressure group
A full-page ad in the New York Times encourages consumers to steer clear of palm oil, claiming increased demand for the ingredient is driving the orangutan towards extinction.
Food industry gives cautious welcome to salt targets
Newly published salt reduction targets have been cautiously welcomed by the UK food industry as being 'more realistic than the 2005 proposals', though health campaigners are furious.