Carbonation alters our perception of sweetness, researchers find
Carbonation alters the brain's perception of sweetness and makes it difficult for the brain to determine the difference between sugar and artificial sweeteners, a new study has found.
Archives for September 23, 2013
From the 20th International Congress of Nutrition in Granada, Spain
Unilever: Healthier food choices must be ‘doable’
The food industry came under attack last week at the International Congress of Nutrition (#ICN20) for not doing enough to improve the healthiness of its portfolios…unfairly, says Unilever.
Minimising risk, maximising control
Online event: Food Safety and Testing 2013
Food safety and testing.
The brain cannot be ‘fooled’ by artificial sweeteners, warn researchers
It is hard to fool the brain by providing it with 'energyless' sweet flavours, according to new research in mice that suggests that consumption of zero-calorie sweeteners leads to higher sugar consumption later.
Loma targets space-savings with combined system
Loma Systems has combined its checkweigher and metal detection systems in a SlimeLine version to safe space on the factory floor.
First signs of organic sector recovery?
The UK organic sector is showing the first signs of recovery with 0.6% sales growth after a tough slog through the recession, according to new data from Nielsen and the Soil Association.
Funding boost for UK food and drink firms
A UK scheme has received almost £700,000 in funding to support the food and drink sector until the end of 2015.
Tyrrells forays into ‘permissible indulgence’ with apple crisps
UK-based Tyrrells has expanded its premium, hand-cooked chip portfolio with the launch of two apple varieties – taking the brand into permissible indulgence territory, its marketing manager says.