No increased disease risk by eating refined grain foods - study review
Consuming up to 50% of all grain foods as refined grains will not lead to any increased disease risk, according to a study reviewing all relevant literature from the Noughties.
Archives for January 10, 2012
Timely entrance into Vietnam for Baskin-Robbins
US ice cream brand Baskin-Robbins has timed entrance into Vietnam carefully via a franchise with a local food company amid a snowballing economy and emerging middle class with a taste for luxuries, the company said.
USDA to shut 259 offices in cost-saving initiative
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Monday it intends to close 259 offices, facilities and laboratories across the United States, as part of an effort to save about $150m a year in the agency’s $145bn budget.
Tropicana sued over ‘100% pure and natural’ orange juice claim
Tropicana Products Inc. is the latest company to be sued over use of the term ‘natural’ – this time to describe its not-from-concentrate ‘100% pure and natural’ orange juice.
Most milk sold in India adulterated
A national survey in India has revealed almost 70% of the milk sold and consumed in India is adulterated by contaminants such as detergent and skim milk powder. But water was the biggest contaminant.
Disputed levels of sodium lead to China Nutrifruit lab tests
Concerns on misinformed levels of sodium in its products, has led speciality food company, China Nutrifruit Group to conduct independent laboratory tests on its glazed fruit products and concentrate juice.
New mechanism reveals link between maternal diet and diabetes
Mothers who consume a poor diet through pregnancy risk leaving their children less able to store fats correctly in later life, leading to a higher risk of diabetes, according to new research in rats.
BioExx completes GRAS notification process for canola proteins
BioExx has received a no objections letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to its GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) notification for canola proteins Isolexx and Vitalexx.
Listeria-busting discovery could be adapted for processing plants
Research that may lead to a human drug to combat Listeria monocytogenes could also be adapted to fight the deadly bug in food processing plants, said the team leader behind the breakthrough.
Premier Foods won't speculate on jam and pickle disposal rumours
Premier Foods has refused to comment on media speculation that it is set to sell off its jam and pickles brands to reduce its debt burden.
China standardises nutrition labelling guidelines
In a bid to create unified standards and transparency across packaged products in China, the Ministry of Health has issued nutritional labelling standards, set to commence in January, 2013.
World agricultural power in the balance
Power in the world’s meat market is expected to stay concentrated in Europe and North America despite growing pressure from emerging economies, a new report shows.
Sensient invests £13M in UK flavour facilities
Global flavour, colour and fragrance firm Sensient is to invest £13M ($20M) in improved UK production facilities.
Modified probiotics may protect against food borne illnesses: Study
Modified probiotics could help to reduce the risk of food borne infections such as Listeria by blocking the bacteria from entering the body in the gut, say researchers.
Cargill reports third consecutive quarter of squeezed margins, profits plunge 88%
Cargill has reported an 88% drop in profits in the second quarter, as volatile financial markets hit its commodity-based trading and asset management businesses.
Blanket tax on ‘liquid candy’ soft drinks would give US health kick, Columbia study
A penny-per-ounce tax on sugary soft drinks would ‘substantially reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease amongst US adults’, according to a new study by academics at Columbia University.
Warburtons cuts 73 jobs following plant closure
UK bakery firm Warburtons has announced that it is to axe 73 jobs at its Oldham bakery after closure of the site.
Chocolate giant submits cocoa flavanol-blood health claim to EFSA
Barry Callebaut has submitted an article 13.5 health claim dossier to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) linking cocoa flavanols and healthy blood flow.