EFSA is regarding its role in implementing the new European
nutrition and health claims regulation as both an opportunity and a
challenge, but is concerned about the timeframe it will have to
evaluate.
Low-carb diets, like the once fashionable Atkins diet, do not
increase the risk of heart disease, says new research from Harvard
- and if vegetables rather than meat are the source of fat and
protein then the risk of heart disease...
A Northern Ireland company is recalling thousands of cuts of meat
sold in the UK, France, Italy and Spain after a breach of bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) safety procedures allowed an
untested cow into the food chain.
Next year could mark the onset of a new diet pattern in the US,
with an influential nutrition group saying it plans to
comprehensively promote the healthy Mediterranean style of eating.
Manufacturers will have another opportunity to reduce salt in their
products thanks to a new dairy-based ingredient from New Zealand
co-op Fonterra, which claims to replace salt and maintain flavour.
Mint with lamb is a favourite combination on many British dinner
tables, and could become even more closely linked after new
research has reported that the herb spares the meat from the
detrimental effects of irradiation.
PLThomas is set to offer LycoRed's natural colorant line to food
and beverage companies throughout the United States, Canada and
Mexico, in an exclusive deal that expands the distrutors reach with
the natural red antioxidant...
Food professionals and culinary experts from around the world are
today gathering in the southern Italian region of Puglia for six
days of seminars, symposia and product tasting in an effort to
understand and promote the health benefits...
Marks and Spencer's said yesterday it has increased its slice of
the UK's food market to four per cent from 3.8 per cent by taking
advantage of booming health trends.
More than one in 20 pesticides sold in the EU could be fake,
potentially endangering food safety and human health, according to
the Society of Chemical Industry.
Cereal and dairy snack innovations that respond to lifestyle
changes will be key to the future profitability of these sectors,
according to Leatherhead Food International.
Ingredients company Palatinit is to launch its palatinose slow
release carbohydrate in the Russian food sector as it looks to
exploit growing demand for energy drinks and snacks in the country.
Climate change will directly affect future food availability and
make feeding the world's rapidly growing population extremely
difficult, said the FAO.
A new two-year pilot scheme requiring food establishments to post
hygiene information on their doors was launched this week in a bid
to drive up standards.
Processors need to put more pressure on growers to reduce pesticide
levels in their cereal crops, according to a guidance document from
the UK's food safety regulator.
Scientists from Finland have claimed that comprehensive salt
reduction would be a potentially powerful means to combat obesity,
linked to lower consumption of high-energy beverages.
The Amazonian palm berry, also known as açai, has the highest ORAC
antioxidant values of any food, says a new study, but the
researchers suggest that such values are dependent on the drying
technique and not applicable to other commercially...
Mars' CocoaVia nutritional chocolate bar range has had its healthy
image boosted by a new study indicating that the product actively
reduces cholesterol levels.
The natural ability of the milk protein, casein, to form nano-sized
micelles offers huge potential to nano-encapsulate sensitive
ingredients, say researchers from Israel.
Associated British Foods (ABF) yesterday blamed a 21 per cent drop
in operating profit on European sugar industry reform and
significantly higher energy costs.
The US sugar industry has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) against the popular sweetener product Splenda,
which it claims is deceptively marketed to make consumers believe
it is natural.
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a tough third quarter, with
profits hard hit by new EU import regulations, irregular weather
conditions and concerns about the safety of fresh spinach.
The UK's Soil Association has questioned a BBC News survey that
claims that moves to improve the quality of meals in England has
resulted in fewer pupils taking them this term.
Scientists in Texas are investigating the potential of dried plums
as a natural alternative for processed meats, slowing oxidative
spoilage as well as imparting flavour and aroma.
Associated British Foods (ABF) yesterday blamed a 21 per cent drop
in operating profit on European sugar industry reform and
significantly higher energy costs.
Price is the most significant barrier to companies looking to
market omega-3 fortified products in Asia, says an analyst, but it
is not big enough to prevent growth in demand.
In the food and nutrition world, science is king. So when journals
do not force scientists to fully disclose financial support and
potential conflicts of interest, they are not helping anyone.
A declining US baby food market could receive a significant boost
from products that focus on infant weight control, as well as
premium baby goods and 'all natural' items, according to a new
report by Mintel.
Leading ingredients firm Cargill has developed a number of whole
grain, low fat tortilla prototypes in an effort to capture a slice
of the growing US market for the healthy bread alternative.
National Starch Food Innovation is to raise food ingredient prices
in the US across its entire product portfolio, with corn-based
ingredients set to see the highest hikes.