Weekly comment
Omega-3 reality check
The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.
Archives for August 24, 2008
Weather is key to bread wheat hopes
Britain’s weather this week will determine not just the quantity and quality of the 2008 wheat harvest but also domestic supplies for sale in 2010, warns the National Farmers Union.
UK government stands behind GM
The UK’s environment minister has challenged claims by Prince Charles that genetically modified (GM) crops are causing environmental damage.
Trend for energy infused food
Foods with added stimulants are stealing a march on energy drinks as companies are developing new ways to energize consumers seeking alternatives to sugary beverages, according to a global consumer trends analyst.
Label regulation changes to hit US exports
New labeling legislation introduced in Hong Kong will affect hundreds of millions of dollars worth of prepackaged food and beverages exported from the US as nutrition claims will need to be re-written, according to a new report.
Vanilla research demonstrates breeding potential
A study into the origin of Tahitian vanilla has provided insight into opportunities for breeding new commercial varieties of the popular spice, claim scientists.
Mushroom extract demonstrates immunity benefits
Japanese researchers in conjunction with the Yale School of Medicine have found the mushroom extract, AHCC, can strengthen the immune system and fight the onset of cancer among over-50s.
Enzyme manipulation could give grape-flavored bananas
Genetic manipulation of enzymes in plants responsible for aromas in fruit and vegetable may enable fine tuning of flavours, suggests new research in Nature.