Seaweed is unexploited and brimming with prospects for snacks, says expert
Seaweed is an extremely nutritious yet unexploited food ingredient that holds huge prospects for snack makers, a research expert says.
Archives for April 2, 2013
Foods labelled ‘organic’ may seem tastier and more nutritious
Consumers perceive foods labelled as organic as tastier and healthier than those without organic labels, even if the foods are exactly the same, according to a study published in the journal Food Quality and Preference.
9TH INNOBEV GLOBAL BEVERAGES CONGRESS ADDRESSES KEY ISSUES
‘Health, Environment, Choice’ hold sway in soft drinks: Zenith International
Health, the environment and consumer choice are the three main issues facing today’s soft drinks industry, according to InnoBev Global Beverages Congress 2013 organizer Zenith International.
Study pinpoints cause of overeating in chickens
UK scientists have identified what causes fast-growing chicken breeds to overeat, which could help producers develop diets to avoid excessive growth.
There’s no such thing as a ‘miracle food’ warn experts
Researchers and global media should better consider the validity of single scientific studies that report on supposed ‘miracle foods’ in addition to considering that people do not eat foods or nutrients in isolation, warn researchers.
Unilever hails one-third sustainable sourcing
Unilever has said it now sources more than a third of its agricultural raw materials sustainably, up from just 14% two years ago and 24% in 2011.
Novel method uses nanobiotechnology to kill pathogens instead of antibiotics or chemicals
Nanobiotechnology incorporating enzymes and nanoparticles is an alternative to antibiotics and chemicals in the battle against foodborne disease, according to research.
Coke is bigger than Jesus: Edgy French infographic
The Christian Post has explored the basis for claims made in an edgy French infographic that 94% of people globally recognize the name Coca-Cola but only 56% the cross representing Christianity.
Brazil ban set to lead to Ukraine pork shortage
Ukraine’s ban on Brazilian pork imports is likely to lead to a shortage of meat on the domestic market, as well as a jump in prices, industry experts and producers have predicted.