Unilever: nano labels must be ‘meaningful and specific’
Unilever is in favour of labelling nanoparticles in products “where they [labels] provide meaningful and specific information to consumers”.
Archives for May 19, 2010
Type of carbs influences saturated fat’s heart attack link: Study
People who cut saturated fats while increasing intake of refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta have a higher risk of heart attack, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
EFSA announces delay in bisphenol A verdict
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced a delay in delivering its verdict on bisphenol A (BPA) because it needs more time to review the vast body of research on the chemical.
EU MEPs block ‘meat glue’ authorisation
The European Parliament has blocked the authorisation of bovine and porcine thrombin as an additive to bind together meat morsels into one piece.
Recessionary behaviors could be set to continue
Behaviors that have been associated with recession, such as eating out less often and choosing private label foods over branded products, may extend beyond times of economic uncertainty, suggests new research.
Suppliers face threat of exclusion with new Nestlé palm oil partnership
Nestlé has bolstered its sustainable palm oil commitments by partnering with The Forest Trust (TFT) in a move described as “game-changing” for the industry.
Swedish breakthrough to unlock ‘super material’ potential
The cost of producing a renewable nano-based “super material” for the food packaging and processing sectors has been slashed thanks to the development of breakthrough technology, said research company Innventia.
Junk food adverts for kids need tighter control: EU watchdog
EU consumer watchdog BEUC is renewing its campaign for tighter controls on the marketing of foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt to children as part of a broader strategy to tackle obesity and diet-related disease.
High blood pressure in young people concerns experts
About one in 30 Canadian children and adolescents have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing it, according to a new study from Statistics Canada.
Study into benefits of DanActive yoghurt drink delivers 'mixed results'
A randomised clinical study on the health effects of drinking the probiotic yoghurt-like drink DanActive suggests that it may protect children from gastrointestinal illness but have little influence on their daily life.