The reason why some people dislike vegetables such a broccoli and
sprouts is due to the genetic defence mechanism to potentially
harmful compounds in the plants, a result that deepens our
understanding of taste.
Maize, bred to contain high concentrations of the pro-vitamin A
carotenoid, beta-carotene, did increase the vitamin A status in
gerbils, and could be used to tackle vitamin A deficiency, says a
new study.
Cleaning substances used on meat products will be assessed for
safety by theEuropean Food Safety Authority (EFSA) under a new
programme announced yesterday.
The demonisation of spinach following last week's E.coli outbreak
could give salad-dodgers the excuse they have been looking for to
skimp on their recommended five to nine portions of fruit and veg a
day. Without communication...
The UK's food and farming minister has revealed how almost £500
million of additional support for sugar reform will be incorporated
within the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) over the next seven years.
Canadian researchers are looking into the effects of gelling of
whey protein isolates with xanthan gum in concentrations well below
that usually reported, and have already filed for a patent on the
technique.
FMC Biopolymer will again increase prices for its food ingredients
on the back of high energy and raw material costs, and the company
says it expects prices to continue rising.
Three projects drawing on the expertise of researchers in both the
UK and France could translate into practical improvements in crop
and agronomic science.
In a bid to prevent the traditional definition of veal from being
expanded to include olderanimals, the European Commission wants to
lay down the law on what meats can use the description.
A recently published meta-analysis of published studies provides
support for the inclusion of soy protein in place of saturated and
trans-saturated fats and cholesterol as part of a diet to prevent
and lower high blood cholesterol...
The European Commission spent nearly €5bn more on agriculture in
2005 than it did in 2004, according to the 'Allocation of 2005 EU
expenditure by Member State' published yesterday.
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday agreed the
draft response to the EC discussion document on vitamin and mineral
levels with only minor changes, paving the way to approval of the
final response by government...
A water soluble cellulose fiber new to the US market claims to
provide moisture management, reduced oil uptake and improved
coating adhesion in a range of food products, including baked
goods, extruded items and dairy products.
Science and politics make poor bedfellows. Just ask Herman Koeter,
deputy executive director at the European Food Safety Authority
(EFSA), which has felt the push and pull of national politics ever
since the agency began operating...
The debate over folic acid fortification of bread took a new turn
this week, thanks to a study from Sweden which suggests that low
folate levels may guard against colorectal cancer.
Naturex claims to have experienced a 20 per cent increase in
rosemary extract sales in 2006 compared to 2005 (year-to-date),
underlining the growing success of natural preservatives.
The next decade is set to see a global doubling in biotech crop
availability, as countries become increasingly less skeptical of
the technology after witnessing its benefits over the past ten
years, according to the International...
Changes to Danisco's ingredients division will lift the EBIT margin
for the segment to above 15 per cent, according to the firm's
announcement of Q1 2006/07 results.
Organic milk producers took a blow Tuesday after UK food
authorities said their milk was not healthier than conventional
varieties just because it contained more omega-3.
The theme of this year's World Food Day, 'Investing in agriculture
for food security', underlines growing concern that aid to this
particular sector has been declining for years.
US scientists think they may have found a natural alternative to
pesticides used by sugar beet growers to fend off their biggest
enemy - the sugar beet root maggot.
A predictive model developed to determine final acrylamide levels
in processed potatoes can be used to reduce the potential
carcinogen in other products, says a researcher from Dublin.
GM bacteria that eat hemicellulose in corn fibre could be used as a
new, biobased method of making xylitol, a mint-flavoured sweetener
used in chewing gum.
A new baking enzyme which aims to cut costs on the production line
and increase the shelf life of bakery products has been launched by
ingredients giant Danisco.
A new set of definitions related to glycemic carbohydrates have
been approved by a group of industry and science experts, in an
effort designed to help food manufacturers communicate how the
carbohydrate content of a product will...
The coffee market was very volatile during the month of August,
particularly with the explosion in Robusta prices, according to ICO
executive director Nestor Osorio.
Changing its entire cereal portfolio to whole grains last year
presented General Mills with a huge opportunity, but also a number
of challenges, said the firm, which yesterday explored the steps
leading up to the launch of its whole...
As part of its policy to recover the costs of regulatory
supervision from industry, the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA)
plans to increase its charges to the meat sector by 3.5 per cent
next year.
In today's competitive food industry, healthy products mean healthy
sales but the scramble to keep up with the obesity backlash can
have dangerous repercussions.
The first ever World Grains Summit opened its doors in San
Francisco yesterday, attracting visitors from throughout the food
and beverage industries for four days of exploration of the latest
developments in grain-based science and...
A Californian nutrition council has announced some simple
strategies that can be implemented in order to encourage
lactose-intolerant children to consume the recommended daily
servings of dairy products.
A new book gives food industry managers an expert look at the legal
requirements on traceability and the strategies and tools available
to fulfill them.
The third EU-China Business Summit in Helsinki was designed to
strengthen economic cooperation between the two blocs, a move that
will have a significant impact on Europe's food industry.
Finnish food group Raisio has downgrades its expectations for
full-year 2006 as it grapples with the weak performance by its
Finnish, Swedish and Russian food business and diagnostics, and
carries the costs of restructuring.