High sugar consumption directly linked to heart failure, data suggests
Metabolic changes brought on by a high intake of dietary sugars may set us on 'a pathway to heart failure', according to new research in rats and human cell lines.
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Health research
Study links red meat consumption to heightened diabetes risk
Researchers in Singapore have identified that eating high quantities of red meat over a period of time can increase the risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Nestlé’s answer to non-melting chocolate
Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Mondelez by coming up with its own non-melting chocolate, which could prove a game changer in emerging markets with hot climates.
What do ‘natural’ and ‘clean label’ mean anyway?
Market researchers tell us that consumers are seeking ‘natural’ products more than ever – and ingredient suppliers have responded by providing ways to ‘clean up’ product labels – but what do these terms really mean?
LC-MS early warning mechanism offers significant advantage in shellfish harvesting
Researchers have said liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) has afforded a significant advantage as an early warning mechanism after they found 104 inshore samples breached maximum permitted levels (MPL) for lipophilic toxins during their...
EFSA calls for safety tests for six food dyes – including five Southampton colours
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended further safety tests for six food dyes – including five of the so-called Southampton Six colours – although it says currently there is no reason to revise the acceptable daily intake (ADI).
Romer Labs gets ISO certification for food allergen analysis
Romer Labs has been granted ISO certification for food allergen analysis at one of its US labs.
Armenia sees strong rise in lamb exports
Armenia increased its exports of lamb by 50 times in the first quarter of this year.
Enzyme blend sweetens up shelf-life: Caravan Ingredients
Superior eating quality in donuts, cakes, pastries and muffins can be extended to 45 days or more with a new enzyme blend, according to Caravan Ingredients.
SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Eurozone crisis rocks consumer sentiment but snacks stay safe: AC Nielsen
The Eurozone crisis has hit consumer sentiment hard, but food spend has remained more or less the same with snacks and confectionery leading value growth, says AC Nielsen.
Quark aims to spread European success to UK
Lake District Dairy Co. has teamed with Channel 4 chefs the Fabulous Baker Brothers in a campaign to raise the profile of Quark recipes.
Australian beef jerky supplier makes European inroads
An Australian producer of beef jerky, which recently launched into the UK market, is stretching into Europe.
CSM, Purac and Caravan become Corbion
CSM and subsidiaries Purac and Caravan Ingredients have unveiled their new strategy and company name, Corbion, as the company continues its repositioning as a bio-based ingredients firm.
Sweet success? Study backs mannitol for Parkinson’s disease
The sweetener mannitol may help decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease by reducing the potentially dangerous 'clumping' of proteins in the brain, according to new research.