US leading crackdown calls on caffeinated energy drinks
Pressure is mounting in both Australia and the US to crack down on the sale and availability of caffeinated energy drinks to young people, according to news reports in both countries.
Archives for October 28, 2008
Symrise optimistic in face of financial crisis
German flavour and fragrance manufacturer Symrise remains confident of seeing growth for the remainder of this year and next, despite the financial downturn which is gripping the world markets.
Price-fixing in the food industry
Competition authorities are sniffing about the food industry for evidence of price-fixing activities. A partner at law firm Eversheds explains how cartels come about, and why food may be a fertile breeding ground.
Whey-protein could give reduced fat deep-fried foods: study
Whey protein isolates may reduce the fat content of deep-fried foods without affecting the hardness or crunchiness of the finished food, says new research.
Purac takes lactic acid message direct to consumers
Purac has launched an effort to assure consumers that lactic acid is a safe and natural ingredient, and dispel misconceptions about its origins and association with muscle stiffness.
New panel appointed to review dietary guidelines
A review of the current US dietary guidelines to help improve the nation’s health through proper nutrition is now underway with the appointment of a new panel, which includes experts in probiotics, prebiotics and satiety.
Melamine found in imported Chinese eggs in Hong Kong
Hong Kong officials say they have found dangerous levels of melamine in a brand of eggs imported from China prompting fears that the chemical has found its way into animal feed.
ADM and ABF strike vegetable oil deal
Archer Daniels Midland has joined with Associated British Foods in a new venture to manufacture, market and distribute packaged vegetable oil products in the US and Canada.
New food bases said to be cost and shelf stable
Advanced Food Systems said it has launched a new line of dry bases using ingredients that can easily stand up to the rigors of the manufacturing process, as well as helping to save on energy costs.
New vaccine could inhibit spread of E. coli 0157
Econiche, a new vaccine for cattle that aims to reduce the risk of food and waterborne contamination from E. coli O157:H7 bacteria, has received approval from the Canadian regulator.
Raw broccoli best for anti-cancer potential: study
Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life.