Baby ingredients' source more important than organic, say firms
Parents are more interested in the source of ingredients in baby foods than in whether or not they are organic, according to manufacturers questioned for a new report.
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Milk guzzling children may live longer, says study
Consuming plenty of dairy products at a young age may lower stroke risk and lead to a longer life, according to a 65-year follow up study.
Spend more to market healthy foods, says FSA
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has published tough draft recommendations for reducing saturated fat content and portion sizes in sweet baked goods, chocolate and beverages – as well as an increase in marketing spend on healthier products.
Colour-protein mix gives glimpse of functional emulsions future
Combining carotenoids with protein may lead to stable emulsions with desirable colour and nutritional content, says new research with potential to formulate functional emulsions.
Soy processors extend Amazon deforestation moratorium
Brazilian soy processor have extended their moratorium on sourcing from newly deforested areas of the Amazon, as efforts to curb destruction of the rainforest need more time to take affect.