Iced tea consumption linked to kidney stones
High consumption of iced tea drinks could be linked to the formation of kidney stones – especially in those who are at high risk of the painful disorder – warns one researcher.
Archives for August 6, 2012
Special edition: meat alternatives
Mintel highlights future trends for meat substitutes
Focusing on indulgence, health and convenience trends would pay dividends for meat substitute manufacturers, according to market analyst Mintel Group.
EFSA publishes first opinions on PET recycling process safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its first three scientific opinions on the safety of processes to recycle polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for use in food contact materials.
Clean label becomes Europe-wide trend
Demand for ‘clean label’ products has gripped the whole of Europe, rather than select countries, according to the latest research from National Starch Food Innovation Europe, part of the Ingredion Group of incorporated companies.
Namibia sees beef exports plummet
The beef trade in Namibia decreased by 28.8% in the first six months of 2012, the Meat Board of Namibia has revealed in its six-monthly review, with exports “significantly lower” than the same period in 2011.
Life Technologies develops same day E.coli testing solution
Life Technologies Corporation has developed a same-day solution for detecting multiple strains of E.coli in ground beef.
Del Monte says yes to stevia drinks
Del Monte has launched a Naturally Light low calorie range in the UK using stevia as a sweetener, containing only half the sugar and calories of standard fruit juice and juice drinks.
Nutrition shines as profits and sales slide at recession-hit DSM
Royal DSM paid tribute to its nutrition division which held steady as its sales and profits dipped for the second quarter and first half of the financial year, as recessed global economies took their toll on bottom lines.