High fat diet increases desire for sugar: Rat study
Eating a high fat diet could increase the desire for higher sugar intakes by altering the chemical make-up of brain regions that control hunger and metabolism, say researchers.
Archives for October 11, 2012
Guar gum could be relisted on Indian futures market
Guar gum could be relisted on India’s futures market if a positive committee decision is reached next week, according to the country’s commodity markets regulator.
Food marketing for better health: ‘When all sides win, no one resists’
Food marketers can help steer consumers toward healthier foods – and still boost profits, according to new research published in Nutrition Reviews.
NPF hits milestone with 200th advertising warning letter
The Natural Products Foundation has reached a significant milestone with 200th warning letter issued through its Truth in Advertising campaign.
Kellogg’s $30m cereal recall: Consumer pains but no financial pinch
Kellogg’s recent recall of two cereal products following a metal mesh contamination scare will cost the firm between $20-30m and will hit consumer trust in the short-term, an analyst says.
Whole Foods Market trials color-coded labels to guide healthier choices (but animal products are off the menu)
Whole Foods Market is trialing a new color-based front-of-pack labeling system designed to alert shoppers to healthier choices in its stores.
Diageo slams 'baseless' Serrallés suit as Captain Morgan sails into storm
Diageo has dismissed as 'baseless' legal action taken by Destileria Serralles (DSI) in the US, which alleges contractual breaches linked to the former's move to shift production of Captain Morgan rum from Puerto Rico to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
PLT beefing up to support anticipated BC30 probiotic sales surge
PL Thomas is beefing up its science staff to better drive the sales growth of one the major ingredients it offers, Ganeden’s BC30 probiotic, to take advantage of an anticipated demand surge.
Private label penetration could reach 25-30% in US retail market in a decade, predicts Rabobank
Private label penetration could reach 25-30% in the US retail market in ten years, according to a new report by Rabobank’s Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group.
EU biofuels U-turn ‘irresponsible’, say farmers
The EU must not impose “irresponsible” limits on the amount of crop-based biofuels it produces as it is likely to put animal feed supplies at risk and is based on a flawed impact assessment, a European farming co-operative has warned.
Red meat health concerns drive UK meat-free market
Health concerns about the consumption of red meat are the top driver for a booming meat-free market in the UK, which has grown 20% over the past five years, according to market research organisation Mintel.
Conflicts of interest audit
Best of a bad bunch: EFSA criticised (the least) over conflicts of interest
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) fails to adequately manage conflicts of interest – but it does a better job of it than three other agencies just assessed by a European court.
Thai smallholders certified for sustainable palm oil
Independent Thai smallholders have become the first in the world to be RSPO-certified in a move that will significantly add to the global quantity of sustainable palm oil available on the market.
Opening the shell on a new mussel breed with better flavour and yield
In a move that could unlock more value for the mussel industry, scientists in New Zealand are developing a new breed of the mollusc with varied flavours, more meat and a softer texture.
India ready to send huge quantities of non-GMO emulsifiers to Europe
Adani Wilmar, one of the largest soy producers in South Asia, has gained non-GMO soya lecithin certification, which it will use to provide the European food industry with 30 tonnes of the emulsifier per day.
Could chewing gum boost performance, reduce stress?
Chewing gum may improve measures of stress and lead to a more positive mood, suggests findings from a series of articles funded by the Wrigley Science Institute.
Evaporated cane juice lawsuit latest: Chobani’s ‘no sugar added’ assurances violate federal law, says complaint
Californian plaintiff Katie Kane has filed her second amended complaint against Greek yogurt giant Chobani accusing it of violating federal law by claiming its yogurts have “no sugar added” despite the fact they contain evaporated cane juice (dried sugar...
Morinaga’s Japanese Pringles take-over must push US flavours
Japanese food major Morinaga who secured the sales rights for Pringles in Japan should tap into the imports trend and push original US flavours on the market, not Japanese imitations, an industry source says.
Scottish red meat producers warned of hard winter
The Scottish red meat sector has been warned of a tough winter ahead, with shortages of quality silage and soaring straw and protein prices.
California company looking to create 'synergy' beverages category
A California beverage company called LifeAID is trying to carve out new territory between energy beverages and sugary hydration drinks with a line of products aimed at golfers, cross fit enthusiasts and, now, partiers.