Using an antioxidant-rich bamboo leaf extract could reduce the
formation of acrylamide in potato chips and French fries by about
75 per cent, according to a new study.
British ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has introduced a new method to eliminate trans fats in desserts, a move that comes in response to the renewed trans fat momentum in the US.
New processing methods, sanitizers, and washing techniques are some
of the technologies highlighted by the federal inspection service
as helping businesses meet food safety laws.
A liquid system for sterilizing aseptic packaging provides
diaryprocessors with a cheaper alternative to hydrogen peroxide
solutions, its manufacturer claims.
Leading British food retailer Tesco is expecting it to be a green
Christmas, and is preparing itself to meet demands for organic and
eco-friendly produce, in line with consumer trends.
Consumer group Which? has called for a total ban on the advertising
of unhealthy foods in the UK before the 9PM watershed as the most
effective way to protect childrens diets.
World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after
improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee
crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest
report from the US Department of...
The US market for sandwiches is expected to continue to see strong
growth, as consumers continue to opt for this old favorite that has
now been spiced up with new bread varieties and new flavors,
according to a new report.
The Confederation of Food and Drink Industries of the EU (CIAA) has
outlined its strategy in lobbying EU legislators in the upcoming
year on environmental policies and international trade issues.
British supermarkets are reporting that sales of berries have been
strong this year hitting £204m (€304m) despite adverse weather
conditions, due to consumer health trends.
Food and retail group Associated British Foods (ABF) is actively
looking for opportunities to increase its presence in China's
ingredients market, and could make an acquisition in the coming
year, according to the unit's...
General Mills has introduced a new line of Disney branded
children's cereal that meets the entertainment giant's newly
established nutritional guidelines.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects to launch a
consumer study to determine if footnotes on the nutrition labels of
food products will improve people's understanding of trans fat
declarations.
In a year that has seen camel, sheep and donkey milk grab the
headlines in turn, Mrs Rudolph and her chums neednt fear that
theyre next to get the "other milk" treatment.
Leading Serbian sugar producer Sunoko will continue to invest in it
operations throughout 2007, despite continued uncertainty over the
future of sugar production in the neighbouring EU.
A new report has found that funding designed to initiate and
promote organic certification amongst Bulgarian food processors and
producers is failing smaller domestic enterprises in the country.
Scientists have developed a new variety of gluten-free bread
suitable for consumers suffering from coeliac disease and boasting
a longer shelf-life, increased nutritional value and better texture
than products already available.
Using cold water instead of warm during a second wash of eggs can
help cooling, which reduces the risk of pathogen growth both inside
and outside the shell, according to research published yesterday.
The European Council is today due to formally back Austria's ban on
the cultivation of two genetically modified crops, a move the
biotechnology industry has branded as a "departure from rational
decision making" .
Two European companies have devised a method of sorting wheat
grains and other additives based on internal content, allowing
processors to monitor the quality of the ingredients going into
their products.
An independent trans fat free cooking oil contest has been launched
in the US, designed to provide unbiased information on the
different zero trans oils currently available on the market.
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to
Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will
be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and
formulators in the coming years.
A 'low sugar' claim does not necessarily mean 'low calorie' or
'better for you', said the US Sugar Association, in its latest
attempt to recapture a part of the market lost to the growing
popularity of...
Europe's Food Safety Authority has ruled that a
genetically-modified cotton plant, which can be used for food
applications, presents no cause for concern.
The past 12 months have seen several important developments on the
European regulatory scene, which will play a big role in shaping
the supplements and health foods industries for the future.
A protein-polysaccharide combination for stabilising
water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could lead to customised double
emulsions with differing release behaviours, German researchers
report.
Updated software from Sybase allows managers to locate individual
products in real time usingradio frequency identification (RFID)
technology and tie that information to temperature and humidity
conditions.
Asda is calling on all food retailers to follow its lead after
launching a campaign to back British free range egg producers
against foreign competition.
The recent ban of trans fat from some restaurant menus could be the
beginning of a major shift in how restaurants might have an effect
on consumer eating habits, says a market research firm.
If businesses are not aware of the rights of temporary workers,
Christmas profits could be eroded by costly employment disputes
warns law firm Eversheds.
Scientists at the University of Idaho have produced a genetically
modified potato variety of Ranger Russet with enhanced French fry
aroma, and reduced amounts of processing-induced acrylamide.
Fruit supplier Chiquita has again raised its banana prices in North
America, a move that has helped the company offset a slump in sales
after the implementation of new EU banana import rules, as well as
the recent spinach E. coli...