Glycemic index may not affect appetite: Unilever study
The digestibility of carbohydrates, and their effects on blood glucose levels, may not affect our feelings of fullness as previously thought, according to a new study by Unilever scientists.
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Danisco board accepts DuPont offer
Danisco’s executive board and members of its board of directors have accepted DuPont’s offer of DKK 665 per share, corresponding to 28,056 shares with a total value of DKK 18.7m, Danisco said on Wednesday.
Food label changes cost more than predicted: Campden BRI
The cost of changing food product labels are significantly higher than estimated by the European Commission or in UK studies, according to a report from research group Campden BRI.
Chocolate leading Fairtrade sales hike in Australia
An explosion in Fairtrade chocolate sales last year in Australia has seen it overtake coffee to become the biggest selling Fairtrade certified product in that market, said the organisation behind the standard.
Indian Supreme Court bans industry from advisory committee
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSA) has been blocked from including representatives from the food and beverage industry in a scientific panel set up to advise on safety and standards.