Images and food labels may impact flavour perception and memory: Study
Images on food packaging and labels may affect the way consumers perceive and remember flavours, according to new research.
Archives for November 18, 2011
Walmart healthy seal set for spring 2012 launch
Walmart will begin to roll out its new front-of-pack ‘healthy seal’ on private label products from spring 2012, FoodNavigator-USA has learned.
Food choice is an illusion, claim Cornell researchers
The food environment in which most of us live makes it ‘almost impossible’ to lose weight – and willpower is not enough to counter it, according to a new paper published in the journal Public Health Nutrition.
Indian food processors ask for one VAT rate across state boundaries
Food processors in India have asked the authorities for rationalization of Value-Added Tax (VAT) rates in the country’s next budget, which is expected to be announced in February or March next year.
'Gourmet' salt claims should be taken with a pinch of salt, says CASH
Rock and sea salts, often marketed ‘natural’ or gourmet products may cost a premium but are just as damaging to consumer health as regular table salt, according to findings of new research.
Bottled water industry: EFSA hydration claim rejection won't affect us
The European bottled water industry says its marketing is unaffected by the writing into European Union law this week of a rejected health claim linking water consumption and dehydration.
Global scientists serve up food security policy recommendations
Global food systems need an immediate transformation to meet current and future threats to food security and environmental sustainability, according to a new report.
US tree nut prices to remain high, says Rabobank
US tree nut prices are likely to remain high over the next five years on the back of strong demand, both domestically and from export markets, particularly China, according to a new report from Rabobank.
No botulism contamination found in factory – Premier Foods
Health authorities investigating a botulism contamination in Loyd Grossman’s Korma sauce have found no evidence of the bacterium at the producer’s factory.
Low fat dairy consumption lowers diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, study
A diet high in low-fat dairy products is associated with lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, particularly those who are obese, according to a new US research study.