Trans fat crackdown prompts test launch
PerkinElmer has developed a lightning-fast trans fat analysis test in response to the recent global crackdown on trans fat in food.
Archives for April 24, 2013
Is food truly addictive? New journal series investigates
Are the mechanisms behind binge eating and other addictive behaviours such as the taking of illicit drugs the same? Or does drawing such similarities oversimplify the issues with 'food addiction'?
Study on metal levels in rice retracted
After making waves with a study claiming rice from some parts of the world is prone to dangerous levels of metal contamination, the researcher behind the report has withdrawn the study, citing problems with measuring equipment.
Frutarom to close German spice refining facility, expand nearby sites
Frutarom has said it will close its Loxstedt-Nesse spice refining facility in Germany and expand production at nearby sites.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals on EU agenda
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have come under the spotlight once again with the main themes being regulation, more research and actions based on the precautionary principle.
Australian beef exports to Russia slow down
Australian beef exports to Russia have slowed despite a strengthening Russian economy, according to new data from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Denmark to scrap decades-old soft drink tax
Denmark has announced that it will abolish its soft drink tax as part of a raft of measures intended to create jobs and boost the economy.
Mondelez and Callebaut up cocoa sustainability efforts
Mondelez International and Barry Calleabut have announced two projects within their broader commitments to cocoa sustainability.