Sweetened beverages pushing dairy out of kids’ diets
Consumption of milk, and therefore intakes of calcium, is falling at the expense of sweetened beverages, according to a new US study.
Archives for March 3, 2009
Study shows plant extracts could be potent antibacterials
Roselle calyx extracts and protocatechuic acid could be potent agents in the prevention of food contamination by spoilage bacteria, claims a new study in a forthcoming issue of the journal Foodborne Pathogens and Disease.
PureCircle partners with Cerilliant for Reb A quality testing
PureCircle has announced it has entered into a partnership with Cerilliant to develop and supply certified reference materials for its stevia-derived sweeteners, responding to demand for high quality Reb A.
Packaging ink migration ruling challenged
Tetra Pak said it is appealing a ruling by an Italian judge who sentenced both the global packaging equipment supplier and food giant Nestle to pay compensation to a party based on the presence of a packaging chemical in baby milk.
Extending existing technologies to tackle food-borne illness
Several controversial measures are needed to “stop reliving history” and ensure the safety of the US food supply, says a leading professor of medicine.
Polyols choice critical for nutritional bar acceptability
Adding the polyol glycerol to a whey protein based nutritional bar maintains the soft texture and consumer acceptability of the product during storage, says a new study.
Arla finds partner to expand into US protein market
Arla Foods has announced plans to form a definitive partnership with a start-up company called Green Meadows Foods in the hope of capturing a leading share of the North American protein market.
New no-vote over lifting GM crop bans
Environment ministers yesterday voted against a proposal to force Hungary and Austria to lift bans on the growing of genetically modified crops, indicating that the great European rift over GM is still wide.
Grim outlook prompts sweetener action from Danisco
Danisco reducing its production of xylitol in China and mothballing its xylose facility, as its sweeteners division is implicated as one of the causes of lower earnings expectations.
Broccoli sprouts may reduce asthma: Study
A naturally occurring compound in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against asthma and other conditions due to respiratory inflammation, says a new study.