Oldways releases updated Med diet pyramid poster
The non-profit organization behind the Mediterranean diet pyramid has released a new display poster to illustrate its updated version, which was unveiled earlier this year.
Archives for June 18, 2009
Dispatches from IFT
Corn fiber offers improved meat yields
Z Trim Holdings has expanded its range of fiber ingredients to provide a cost-effective, clean label way to boost moisture content in meat products as an alternative to starches and gums.
Food technologists ‘under attack’, says former IFT chief
Food technology is a profession under attack – and both industry and government need to invest to ensure its future, says former IFT president Dr John Floros.
BPA causes reproductive health defects at levels currently considered safe - study
Bisphenol A (BPA) causes significant reproductive health effects at levels equivalent to or below the dose that that has been thought not to produce any adverse results, new research has said.
Open innovation speeding health and wellness transition
Opening up the innovation process to outside expertise is increaingly seen as a way to advance and cut costs.
TasteTech develops more cost effective encapsulated sorbic acid
TasteTech has introduced a new 90 per cent version of its controlled release encapsulated sorbic acid to inhibit mould on bread, as industry seeks more ways to reduce formulation costs without impairing quality.
Treatt takes next step in Earthoil efficiency
Earthoil is transferring its UK operations to the site of its parent company Treatt, in a bid to increase efficiencies further and exploit synergies.
Dispatches from IFT
IFT trend tour: Naturally sourced
At the IFT trade show in Anaheim, Caroline Scott-Thomas followed the naturally sourced trend tour, and caught up with some of the companies highlighting natural products at the show.
Iodised salt to be mandatory for Australian bakers
Australian bakers have until October 9 to replace all regular salt with iodised salt when making bread products, as the Australian government attempts address an iodine deficiency that has been noticed among sections of the country’s 22 million inhabitants.