Dutch organic egg farm still blocked as dioxin source remains unknown
Eggs from the organic producer at the centre of the dioxin-contaminated egg incident in the Netherlands remain blocked as authorities continue to seek the cause of the outbreak.
Archives for August 31, 2011
Scientists hit on way to control and improve cocoa products' flavour
A German research team has identified key aroma and taste compounds of cocoa relying on molecular sensory science and report a way to improve the taste of chocolate, which could manufacturers control and improve the flavour of cocoa products.
European scientists asked to help cut UK bakery salt intake
Research groups and universities throughout Europe have been invited to help UK food manufacturers cut the level of salt in baked goods, confectionary products and other foods.
Study questions ‘calories in, calories out’ equation for body weight
The equation for energy balance and its relationship to body weight may not be as simple as ‘calories in versus calories out’, according to a Lancet paper in the journal’s special series on obesity.
Stable fish oil emulsions possible, says study
The addition of whey protein to fish oil emulsions at high pH can help to create stable emulsions with up to 70% fish oil, according to new research.
Global allergy and intolerance market to hit 11.2bn euro
Global growth means the market for food allergy and intolerance products will surpass $26 billion US dollars (11.2 billion euro) by 2017, according to new forecasts from Global Industry Analysts.
New Biocatalysts enzyme opens lactose-free doors for Kosher/Halal applications
Britain’s Biocatalysts has released a new lactase product suitable for use in Kosher and Halal applications, thereby offering opportunities for new development in dairy.
‘Very small’ risk from bisphenol A, says Japanese national research body
The risk to human health posed by bisphenol A (BPA) is “very small”, according to the latest update by a Japanese research institute as part of a six-year monitoring project on the chemical.
Financial results round-up: Revenue hikes noted for Friesland Campina, Arla and Olam
Friesland Campina reports earnings for its ingredients business group rose by just over 16 per cent to €943m (as against first half of 2010: €812m), citing factors such as price rises and higher sales volume in its financial results for the first half of...