Potato consumption may boost children's diet quality, suggests study
Children who regularly consume non-fried potatoes may have more nutritious diets overall, suggests new research presented at the Experimental Biology conference in Washington, D.C.
Archives for April 12, 2011
UMass opens new food science center as student numbers soar
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has opened a new $5.6m food technology center to provide state of the art facilities for food science students, after enrollments in its undergraduate program more than tripled in the past five years.
Arcil launches two form fill seal units for the dairy sector
Higher performance and low maintenance are among the benefits claimed for two new compact form fill seal units from French machinery manufacturer Arcil.
Interview
US market has ‘barely scratched the surface’ of Fair Trade market potential
The North American food industry has “barely scratched the surface” when it comes to the growth potential of Fair Trade certification for food ingredients, with double-digit growth in groceries likely to continue for some time to come, according to Fair...
Special edition: Risk communication
Communicating when the data are not clear-cut
In the first part of this special on risk communication, FoodNavigator looks at the often highly contradictory and inconclusive data that can surround a single ingredient or food, and how that information is best relayed to the public.
Dali confirms separate proposal on cloning
Produce from cloned animals and their off-spring will be removed from the new novel foods proposal and place in a separate legislative proposal of its own, the Health and Consumer Protection Commission John Dalli confirms.
Sustainability targets more important for flavours and fragrances, Givaudan chair
Sustainability is becoming a hotter topic in the flavours and fragrance sector, with customers posing more questions about the supply chain and targets than ever before, says the chair of Givaudan’s sustainability programme.
Industry players fear bisphenol A ban extension as EU deadline looms
A host of industry bodies have voiced their fears that the European ban on bisphenol A in polycarbonate baby bottles could lead to wider prohibition on use of the substance in other forms of packaging.
Callebaut leverages US growth with cocoa pilot testing site
Leading industrial chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has opened its first cocoa pilot plant in North America, a move that follows its reported objective to grow its chocolate volume sales by between 6 to 8 per cent up to 2013.
Modified barley protein may offer improved properties for food
Modification of a key barley protein may improve its solubility and emulsifying properties, according to new research.
E. coli 'hunter' test designed to stop food contamination
A new test method which is said to hunt out bacteria before they contaminate food could ensure greater control for food manufacturers against pathogens such as E.coli and also speed up the time to market for packaged foods.
EFSA sweetens industry with positive sugar replacement health claim opinions
Intense and bulk sweetener suppliers are basking in the glow of positive sugar replacement health claim opinions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last week.