Olive leaf juice could be edible oil antioxidant
Olive juice, obtained by pressing olive leaves, may act as an antioxidant to prolong the frying life of frying oils, suggests a study using sunflower oil.
Archives for February 23, 2007
UK industry slams food ad restrictions
The UK food industry has criticised the country's advertising watchdog decision to extend food ad restrictions to young people.
Chiquita struggles to face up to challenges
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a widened loss in its fourth quarter and full year, but the firm said it expects a number of strategic initiatives it has put in place will help it gain momentum in 2007.
Kerry launches new dairy ingredient for shelf-life extension
Kerry Bio-Science has launched an improved version of its fresh-keeping ingredients for dairy products, which claims to deliver improved performance at a lower cost.
UK consumers rate food safety issues of low concern
UK consumers rate the issue of food safety as one among the lowest of their concerns, behind even house prices and traffic congestion, according to the results of a new survey released yesterday.
Are UK consumers becoming more health-conscious?
Increasing consumer awareness in the UK over healthy eating suggests that government messages are finally getting through.