The stability of emulsions can be enhanced by complexing the
protein albumin with green tea extracts, boosting the shelf-life
and nutritional content, researchers have reported.
A biocompatible radio-frequency identification (RFID) ink would
allowprocessors to track individual cuts of meat or vegetables,
allowing them to make speedy recalls during food contamination
outbreaks.
Irish firm Kerry Ingredients has responded to the growth of
organics in the United States by expanding its organic ingredient
product range across the board, the firm announced yesterday.
Corn Products International today announced that it is to acquire
the food business of SPI Polyols, as well as the remaining 50
percent of SPI's Brazilian joint venture.
Guava and miso are amongst the major new flavors expected to take
off this year, according to a new trend program launched by
Givaudan, which aims to provide an annual forecast for global
flavor preferences.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued positive
scientific opinions on another batch of 10 packaging substances,
part of an EU-wide effort to prevent the chemicals from
contaminating foods.
A new research project into strawberry wilt disease could have
important repercussions for a fruit that remains the most popular
flavour in numerous food and drink categories.
The pleasure of eating, and the desire to stop, is not affected by
bodyweight, says a new study that could help in the search for a
solution to the obesity epidemic.
British food retailer Marks and Spencer looks to be back on track
after reporting third quarter like for like sales up 5.6 per cent
today, boosted by online sales.
Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a
Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein
responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported.
Cargill is seeking EU approval for its sweetener Xtend Sucromalt,
which it claims can bring slow energy release and low glycaemic
response to a wider range of applications.
The Slovakian Antimonopoly Office has put the breaks on a deal
between Carrefour and Tesco, saying that it would give the British
supermarket a monopoly over the market.
Food industry and consumer groups are poles apart over the question
of mandatory nutrition labelling with government opinion somewhere
between the two.
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.
The battle of wills between the UK food watchdog and industry
heavyweights over nutrition labelling threatens to destabilise the
balance of power between industry and government.
Lycopene, microencapsulated in gum arabic-sucrose capsules, slowed
the degradation of vitamins A and D3 in skimmed milk by 45 per
cent, says new research.
Food safety scares could result in a long lasting impact on
purchasing decisions, with new research revealing that 15 percent
of consumers stop eating a product entirely after a food safety
incident.
A gluten-soy protein isolate combination has significant potential
as a carbohydrate replacer in cookies aimed at the low-carbohydrate
diet sector, say researchers.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week proposed to
expand its list of allowable imports of meat and meat products from
countries considered to present a low risk of introducing BSE into
the United States.
An influential consumer group has urged the public to complain
against plans by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow
meat and dairy products from cloned animals to enter supply chain.
EFSA has concluded that the use of cassia gum - complying with
newly defined specifications as an additive for proposed food uses
- is not a safety concern.
Less than a week into 2007 and already there is a contender for the
year's most bizarre story: a webcam that allows consumers to watch
a block of cheddar cheese ripen in real time.
Synergy Flavors has acquired New York-based Vanlab Corporation in a
move designed to strengthen the company's overall product mix
across sweet and savory flavours.
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) is looking beyond its current focus of
omega-3 ingredients, investigating marine microbial species to
produce carotenoids and co-enzyme Q10.
Women who regularly consumed at least one serving of full-fat diary
every day gained about 30 per cent less weight than women who
didn't, says a study from Sweden.
Some of the UK's biggest food manufacturers are launching a £4m
campaign next Monday to promote GDA labels - a move that will
reignite the debate over food labelling.
British supermarkets may see sales of unhealthy products aimed at
children dip later this month when television regulator Ofcom takes
on childrens advertising to tackle obesity.