Fibre replacement may create low GI breads
Enrichment of bread flour with large particle dietary fibres may lead to low GI breads, according to researchers.
Archives for September 16, 2010
Researchers breed non-GM soybeans for trans-free oil
Researchers have created a new form of soybean oil using traditional plant breeding that contains significantly elevated levels of oleic acid for trans and saturated fat replacement.
GLG taps into Chinese demand for stevia; helps plug sugar shortfall
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Fengyang Xiaogangcun Yongkang Foods High Tech Co. Ltd. (FXY) for distribution of its stevia products in China.
Innovation key to keeping up with growing private label, report
Increased competition from private label products means that food and beverage manufacturers must focus on innovation in order to maintain market share, warns a new report.
Natural advocates may overestimate additive risk: Study
Consumers who are generally concerned about chemicals in their lives are more likely to seek out natural foods, indicates a new study from Switzerland – but if they have no grasp of dose levels they may be overestimate the potential risks posed by...
European Commission adopts draft food trade deal with Morocco
The European Commission has adopted a draft trade agreement for the agri-food and fisheries sectors with Morocco that would open up new export opportunities for the EU food sector, especially for processed agricultural products.
Mintel urges pie rethink to keep sales strong
Manufacturers of pies and pasties in the UK may need to find ways to make the products healthier if sales growth is to be sustained once purse strings loosen, according to Mintel.
Nutritional value informs adult snack choices in Canada, says NPD report
Canada’s snack consumption is higher than the US rate, but better for you products dominate when adult consumption patterns are tracked, finds a new report from the US based NPD Group.
FDA warns Penguin Juice Company over pasteurization
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the Michigan-based Penguin Juice Company that its products are considered adulterated as they are not pasteurized, despite being labeled as such.
Report seeks to avert drop in Hispanic dairy consumption
A white paper from the Innovation Center for US Dairy has warned that Hispanic consumption of dairy products could go into decline.
Research project aims to replace saturated fats in milk
The University of Reading in the UK has been awarded a grant of almost £300,000 to research ways of reducing the saturated fat content of milk without increasing trans fat production.
Sainsbury’s faces prosecution on excess packaging charge
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is facing prosecution over charges that excess packaging on one of its fresh beef products could cause unnecessary environmental damage.
Gurkha sauce, anyone?
An unusual range of premium sauces and chutneys inspired by the Gurkhas is gathering steam in the independent retail sector.