Europe approves use of new high-intensity sweetener
The European Commission has approved the use of the high-intensity sweetener advantame in a variety of food and drink categories.
Archives for June 2, 2014
Ooh Ah Cantona's not gone too far! 'No red faces over Kronenbourg 1664 U-turn', ASA
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has committed an embarrassing U-turn after reversing a February decision that rapped two adverts for Kronenbourg 1664 beer featuring former Manchester United soccer star Eric Cantona.
SISTEM Coach launched for tablets
Alchemy Systems has launched its aid for safety and productivity as a tablet-based tool.
Need for investment in Nigeria’s livestock sector
The poor health and welfare reputation of Nigeria’s abattoirs and meat processors has undermined the reputation of its meat sector, helping reduce exports to a derisory level.
MSG intake linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome
Intake of monosodium glutamate may be linked to obesity and disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, suggests new research in rats.
Guilty pleas entered in 2010 Salmonella outbreak case
The owner and chief operating office of Quality Egg have pleaded guilty on charges stemming from a Salmonella outbreak that affected thousands in 2010.
Healthy NPD: New foods should focus on a healthy gut, says expert
The design and development of new foods should focus on human health, and particularly on a healthy gastro-intestinal tract, says Professor Vincenzo Fogliano.
Obesity a threat to global food security: DuPont
Nearly three quarters (70%) of countries worldwide improved their food security in the past year, according to data from the 2014 Global Food Security Index jointly presented by DuPont and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). But the global threat...
Taking the biscuit: Consumers more sensitive to sugar reductions than fat
Food manufacturers could reduce the fat content of biscuits by up to 50% without impacting overall product acceptability, according to new research.