Salt intake linked to cognitive decline: Study
A high-salt diet coupled with low physical activity could be detrimental to cognitive health in older adults, according to new research.
Archives for August 24, 2011
Consumer mistrust in Japan as rice is found with radioactive cesium
Independent Japanese inspectors have found the first case of radioactive contamination in a sample of rice since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident five months ago, on March 11.
Early under-nutrition may increase heart disease risk in later life
Exposure to famine or under-nutrition during childhood and adolescence may affect cardiovascular health in adult life, according to a new study.
UK yoghurt mislabelled as gluten-free but not recalled
Emmi-owned yoghurt brand Onken is altering packaging on some of its yoghurt products that were mislabelled as gluten-free in the UK.
Wild develops taste modifier to match Reb 60 with Reb 95
Wild Flavors has developed a sweet taste modifier specifically for use with Reb A 60 that can match its flavor to that of higher purity stevia extracts, the company has claimed.
Food companies have made ‘moderate’ progress in marketing to kids, finds review
Food and beverage companies have made ‘moderate’ progress in expanding healthier product offerings to children and reducing advertising of less healthy products, according to a review published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Hain Celestial scores industry first with refrigerated energy shot
Hain Celestial will break new ground in the burgeoning shots market this fall with the launch of the first refrigerated energy shot.
World sugar stocks on track for recovery
Sugar stocks should rise significantly from their current low levels, with analysts forecasting a global sugar surplus of around 9.5m tonnes in the 2011/12 (October-September) crop year, on the back of increased production in Europe and Asia.
Indian fruit drink maker attracts investment
An Indian beverage maker has attracted funding of US$10m from a major private equity player, which says India's fruit drink market is on the rise.
Alcohol may get health labels in Australia
Consumer groups have urged the Australian government to make alcohol health warning labels on liquor beverages mandatory to help reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Petition filed in NZ against tax on food products
A petition filed in the New Zealand Parliament on August 16 challenges the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on food in the country; a tax that was first levied in the 1980s.
Good, bad and ugly fats. But do consumers know which are which?
Consumers are increasingly aware that there are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats, but only a third can correctly place polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in the former category, according to new research.
Claims of abuse of wine and fruit workers rattle down supply chain
Claims of poor human rights conditions in South Africa’s fruit and wine industries have turned the spotlight on ethical supply chains as a new report calls on retailers to put pressure on their suppliers.
Ultra-efficient freeze drying process spawns healthy salmon snacks
A new freeze-dry method for salmon cubes that cuts processing time and energy consumption compared to current techniques, while retaining food quality, could be used on less appealing fish meat to add value, said US scientists.
Diageo profits boosted by emerging market growth
Spirits giant Diageo posted a 17 per cent rise in annual revenue, fuelled by strong growth in emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa and Asia.
China finds nitrite in edible bird's nests from Malaysia
A new food safety scandal has broken out in China over reports of contamination of edible bird's nests imported from Malaysia.