Danisco targets wholemeal bread with Fibreline addition
A new addition to its Fibreline range has been designed to allow bakers produce wholemeal bread without compromising on taste or texture, claims Danisco.
Archives for April 10, 2011
Study raises concerns about trace elements in baby foods
Swedish scientists have expressed concern about the quantity of certain elements, especially arsenic, in popular infant formulas and foods.
Givaudan invests in sweetness modulation technology
Givaudan says it is increasing investment in taste technology to address food manufacturers’ ‘sweetness challenges'.
Sustainability of West African cocoa growing questioned
Cocoa farming has been a contributor to deforestation and degradation in West Africa due to limited fertilizer use as well as outdated crop husbandry methods, claim two research groups in a newly published study in Environmental Management.
An age-old link between food technology and health: Commentary
Developments in food technology have provided many benefits, but have also contributed to poor health since well before the age of artificial trans fats, claims a new commentary in JAMA.
Leprino Foods ramps up construction of mega dairy in Greeley, Colorado
Construction of the first phase of a monster dairy processing facility claimed to be one of the “largest, most modern and technologically advanced plants in the world” should be completed by the end of this year, bosses at Leprino Foods have revealed.
Free Speech About Science is admirable, but could it re-open DSHEA to amendments?
The Natural Products Association (NPA) sympathizes with the motivations behind the Free Speech About Science Act 2011 just introduced into Congress, but fears it could be a double-edged sword.
Developing the weight management market beyond dieting
‘Diet’ has become a dirty word – but there are major opportunities to develop the weight management market without focusing on dieting or obesity, according to a Datamonitor analyst.
Ozone storage system slashes fresh produce spoilage - research
Storing fruit and vegetables in an ozone-rich environment significantly reduces spoilage caused by fungal spores, according to research from the UK.
Solae recognized among world’s most ethical companies
Soy ingredients company Solae has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical (WME) companies, for practices Solae claims raise the bar for the food industry.
Beneficial nutrients seen as more important than negative, finds study
Consumers consider the level of beneficial nutrients as more important when selecting food products than energy, fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt, which should be consumed in moderation, according to a new study that could help inform food labelling...
EU steps up import controls on food from Japan again
The European Union has further strengthened import controls on food from Japan in the wake of the nuclear disaster triggered by the devastating tsunami last month.
MEPs to seek food info compromises ahead of vote
The European Parliament’s ENVI committee will seek to hammer out compromises over several contentious amendments of the new food information legislation tomorrow, ahead of the second reading vote next week.