Archives for July 31, 2008

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Soft drink formulation: hard work ahead

By Neil Merrett

As soft drink makers face growing criticisms over the potential detrimental health impacts of some of their ingredients, BeverageDaily.com takes a look at how the industry is adapting to ever-changing market concerns in the first of a two part article.

Med diet in decline on home turf, FAO warns

By Jess Halliday

Populations around the Mediterranean are abandoning their traditional healthy diets, the FAO has warned, as incomes increase and consumers opt for more meat, saturated fats and time-saving processed foods.

Water levels key to keeping bread crispy

By Laura Crowley

The key to maintaining a bread crust’s crispiness is in the water content, say scientists whose progress in understanding the process could help prolong the crunch.

Special edition: natural colours

Ongoing research in natural colours

By Stephen Daniells

In the final part of our series on natural colours, FoodNavigator looks at the science behind potential pigments for food and beverages.