One more cup of coffee for the (non-diabetic) road?
Heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by Chinese researchers published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Archives for January 16, 2012
Diced beef may contain pieces of damaged conveyor belt - FSIS
Over 3,000 pounds of diced beef is being recalled in the US over concerns it may contain pieces of damaged conveyor belt, US food safety authorities have announced.
Low fat mayo - soy milk and gums could be the answer say Iranian researchers
Soy milk can act as an egg yolk substitute in low-cholesterol low-fat mayonnaise, finds new research from Iran.
E.coli shocked into submission on beef
Using short bursts of low voltage current on beef carcasses is an effective tool to combat E.coli contamination, according to new research.
Malaysia to resume bird’s nest exports to China
Almost half a year after China banned the import of edible bird’s nests from Malaysia due to nitrite contamination, Malaysian exporters will finally get back to work under new regulations.
Malaysia will inspect orange juice imports for carbendazim
Malaysia has sounded an alarm for orange juice imports into the country in the wake of the discovery of traces of a toxic contaminant in certain brands of juice imported from Brazil into the US.
Meat slicer boosts processor’s productivity
Leading Middle East processor Al Nabil Company for Food Products has doubled its throughput since installing a new meat slicer.
Orange juice fungicide row highlights flaws in US pesticide regime, says expert
The orange juice/carbendazim row currently engulfing the US orange juice market “highlights the questionable way that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate pesticides in foods”, according to one food...
Eco concerns clear in recent Chinese, Indian customer visits: Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak says that during recent client visits in both India and China, customers have shown an increased interest in environmental issues such as energy use, water consumption and product loss.
Chr. Hansen bids to ‘change winemaking landscape’ with new cultures
An extension of its FroZen Viniflora range of malolactic starter cultures range for smaller scale red wine makers is set to revolutionise production through the faster rate of fermentation, claims Denmark based Chr. Hansen.
New guidelines for animal welfare during transport
European animal welfare organisations have teamed up with meat associations to publish a new set of guidelines for the transport of live cattle.
Fatty taste receptor may explain fatty food preference: Study
Scientists claim to have discovered a fatty taste receptor in humans, which could make people more or less sensitive to the fat content of food and influence food preference, according to a new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research.
Food exports help Ireland’s economy
Agri-food’s role in getting Ireland out of its economic crisis received a boost, as food exports grew at three times the rate of total merchandise exports in the first nine months of 2011.
Lindt sales behind expectations with Nestle takeover possible – analyst
Swiss chocolatier Lindt has recorded sales below market expectations and could be subject to a takeover from Nestle, according to an analyst from Kepler Capital Markets.
Frozen food could slash food waste
Putting more frozen food on UK dinner plates could help slash household food waste, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Ethical claims create health halos, study suggests
Ethical production claims such as ‘fair trade’ may influence how consumers perceive calorie content, according to new research published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Salt increases blood pressure by adrenalin, not volume expansion
It has long been thought that excessive salt consumption raises blood pressure by increasing blood volume, but researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine have conducted a research review that suggests another mechanism may be at work.
Processed meat linked to pancreatic cancer, suggests study
Researchers have again suggested a link between the consumption of processed meats and cancer. Scientists from Sweden claim that consumption of manufactured meat is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
New Spanish confectionery association formed: PRODULCE
Five segments of the Spanish sweets market have come together to form the new Spanish Confectionery Association (PRODULCE).