Pre-, probiotics combo may reduce food allergy: Danone study
A supplement combining a prebiotic fibre and a probiotic strain may reduce allergic responses to cow’s milk, when used in conjunction with small amounts of whey, says a new study.
Archives for July 15, 2009
Michigan firms launch food safety program for future leaders
NSF International and Paragon Leadership International have teamed up over a new series of food safety forums for promising food industry executives in Michigan to boost food safety and economic growth in the state.
US market for meat, poultry and seafood packing to top $9bn by 2013
An expansion in US meat, poultry and seafood production and a continuing shift to case-ready packaging by retailers will be the main drivers in packing for the sectors topping $9bn by 2013, according to a new study.
Asda claims victory in aspartame ‘nasty’ case
A High Court judge has found in favour of Asda in its court battle with Ajinomoto over food and beverage ‘no nasties’ labelling, which listed aspartame as an ingredient not used. Ajinomoto plans to appeal.
US scientific panel refuses to list bisphenol A as hazardous
The ongoing battle over bisphenol A (BPA) took another twist yesterday when a scientific regulatory board in California rejected calls to put the packing chemical on a list of harmful substances.
African-Americans top obesity list: CDC
The prevalence of obesity for African Americans is 51 percent higher than for white Americans, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Consumers prepared to pay for nutritional panel: Study
Spanish consumers are more willing to pay a premium for food products that carry a nutritional panel on packaging than for those that just make a ‘light’ claim, according to researchers.
Improved emulsion stability from protein-sugar complex
Linking sodium caseinate (a milk protein) and maltodextrin (a polysaccharide) may improve the stability of liqueur emulsions, suggests new research from Ireland.