Xylitol’s efficacy in fighting tooth decay ‘unproven’
There is little evidence to prove natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay in children and adults despite an EFSA-backed health claim, says a Cochrane review.
Archives for March 26, 2015
Belgian court rules against 'misleading' Alpro soy product
Alpro’s use of the term ‘yoghurt variant’ for its soy- and plant-based products is misleading and must be removed, a Belgian court has ruled.
dispatches from Food Vision, Cannes
Salty, sour, spicy, bitter: Will soft drinks ever go beyond sweet?
Will ‘sweet’ always be superior in the soft drink category? Or will consumers embrace the whole world of senses and suss out alternative tastes?
From the lab to real-world application: Scientific insights are vital to innovation
Consumer-centric innovation must be coupled with real-world scientific insights that explain how to best deliver nutrition to those that need it, says Lucozade’s senior sports scientist.
Heinz Kraft merger: Synergies and cost cutting
The super-merger of Heinz and Kraft is less about synergies and more about cutting costs, analysts have said.
dispatches from Anuga FoodTec 2015
Ecolab refocuses clean foaming system
Ecolab will launch foam cleaners from June as part of its rebrand of the products in Europe.
UK processor invests £27m in ‘intelligent’ deboning
A £27 million investment will create 209 jobs at UK meat processor Dunbia’s headquarters in Dungannon, Northern Ireland.
DDW announces new production site in Ireland
Colours company DD Williamson (DDW) has announced expansion plans with the opening of a new production site in Cork, Ireland.
‘Normal but better’ is the key to driving innovation and development: Waitrose
Aiming to source and develop foods that have subtle points of difference from the competition in terms of quality or product offering is the key to innovation and new product development at UK retail chain Waitrose.
Study: UK dietary food guidelines could cut heart attack risk
Following the UK dietary guidelines could reduce the risk of heart attacks in middle-aged and older men and women by up to 30%=, say researchers.
Danish Crown teams up with Westfleisch on deboning
A new joint venture (JV) has been formed through the partnership of Danish Crown and Westfleisch, focused on the deboning and sales of sow meat.
International meat packer reveals profit increase
Pre-tax profits are up at Hilton Food Group despite "challenging market conditions", the meat processor has announced.