Barry Callebaut wins patent for reduced fat chocolate
The Barry Callebaut Group has won a patent to make reduced fat chocolate to help consumers cut calories.
Archives for February 24, 2015
MEPs reject the sale of cloned animal products in the EU
Members of the European Parliament’s (MEPs) committees on agriculture and environment and food safety have demonstrated their continued strong opposition to the use of cloning for farm animals or for food purposes, a public hearing held yesterday (Monday...
Could food be route for Clostridium difficile infection?
More research is needed to establish whether Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) can be caused by food, according to researchers.
Bonduelle, Freeze Dry, Yancey’s Fancy, and Chassix in pilot mechatronics training program
Bonduelle, Freeze Dry, Yancey’s Fancy and Chassix are taking part in a pilot mechatronics training program in New York.
Food choices not mother’s diet main driver of obesity, says research
A wider choice of foods available to children may be a key driver of obesity, according to new research in mice.
Global ‘diet quality’ falling, despite the rise of healthy foods
Overall diet quality worsened across the world even as consumption of healthier foods increased in many countries, according to a new global report of dietary patterns.
The final 5%: EU needs a regulatory push for truly organic products
Europe needs a new flexible system to help keep non-organic ingredients like flavouring in organic products to a minimum, says International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM EU)
UK organic market up 4% last year
The UK organic market has continued its recovery with sales up 4% in 2014, according to new figures from the Soil Association.
'Semi-skimmed soft drinks!' Mid-calorie soda could become the mainstream choice, Zenith International
Mid-calorie soft drinks have the potential to gain ground on traditional full calorie drinks – and could eventually become the new mainstream choice, according to Zenith International.
Herbs and spices supply chain under scrutiny after nut findings
Cases of cumin and paprika contaminated with almond protein will be the subject of an industry meeting tomorrow (25 February).
Coconut sugar: The latest sugar alternative
Coconut sugar is increasing in popularity because it is seen as being a healthier, more ethical alternative to sugar - but nutritionists remain sceptical of the health claims.
Don’t believe the hype: Target wider food trends for flavour success
Harmonising flavours with general food trends may be a better approach to flavour innovation than trying to tap into taste trends touted as ‘the next big thing’, says research director at RTS Resource Jamie Rice.
IFSAC reveals food source for top pathogens
More than 80% of E.coli illnesses were traced to beef and vegetable row crops, according to a method to analyse outbreak data.
Anuga FoodTec - what you need to know
Covering all aspects of food production, from machinery and packaging materials to ingredients or services, Anuga FoodTec looks set to attract around 43,000 visitors this year, when it opens its doors later this month.