Children kept off sugary drinks lost weight after a period of six
months, according to a new study, findings that add to the mounting
body of evidence linking childhood obesity with soda consumption.
The gamble by US authorities 15 years ago to let the industry deal
with benzene residues in soft drinks has failed, and instead only
kept those who needed to know in the dark.
Avian influenza continues to spread in the EU's largest poultry
producer, with the country's agriculture ministry reporting over
the weekend that the highly pathogenic type H5N1 had been detected
in a dead wild swan in the...
Fears for Western Europe's food processing industry have been
raised following revelations that firms are cutting back on jobs
and R&D spending in the face of cheap foreign competitors.
The Sugar Association has filed a petition with the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) requesting the establishment of a clear
definition for the use of the term 'natural' on food and beverage
product labels.
More soft drinks will be tested for cancer-causing chemical benzene
in the UK after it was revealed some drinks contain up to eight
times the legal limit for drinking water.
The House of Representatives yesterday lunched a debate on a bill
that proposes to create a uniform system for all food safety
standards and warning labels on food products regulated by the US
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Scientists have developed a chip that can improve the flavour of
citrus varieties, which could have consequences for the growing
natural flavours sector.
A recent study has found that the controversial sweetener aspartame
does not increase the incidence of tumors in mice, but the
scientists point out that this does not necessarily mean it is not
a carcinogen.
Europe should follow Denmark's example and force food makers to
clearly label the presence of trans fats, a move that would bring
huge health benefits and bring European labelling into line with
the US.
Danisco has developed a new range of completely allergen-free
antimicrobials and protective cultures that could help food makers
achieve allergen-free products.
The European Commission looks set to endorse the use of promotional
material in television programming - fuelling the debate that junk
food marketing is contributing to rising EU obesity levels.
Those demanding quicker CAP reform should bear in mind the current
speed of change and take into account the successful legacy of the
EU's food policy, argues the European agriculture commissioner.
A new 'tamper evident' bowl with a sealed lid, which can only be
removed by breaking the tear flap and 'safety lock' on the
packaging, offers food producers a better way to ensure their
products reach consumers...
Voluntary food labelling schemes could lead to greater confusion
among consumers at a time when the EU is debating how best to
harmonise regulations across the bloc, argues an industry lawyer.
Leading manufacturer Heinz has reported a 24 per cent drop in
third-quarter net income as downsizing, restructuring and increased
commodity costs take their toll.
Sales of a DHA-fortified children's yogurt launched last month in
Canada are already exceeding expectations, with parents keen to
improve their children's brain development through nutrition, says
manufacturer Danone Canada.
Parmalat's chief executive Enrico Bondi has pointed the finger at
the company's creditors, accusing them of having knowledge of the
disgraced dairy giant's finances.
When it comes to trans fats, "there will be a lot more awareness
raising this year," according to the Californian attorney who
successfully sued both Kraft and McDonald's over their use of trans
fats, and who revealed...
Halting the deadly rise in childhood obesity will not be achieved
without stronger leadership from the top, warns a stark new report
from three UK watchdogs.
Associated British Foods has become the latest manufacturer to show
concern over rising energy prices and the competitive retail
environment - but insists half-year profits will be in line with
expectations, boosted by its clothing...
A new test that realistically determines how much oxygen will pass
through food and beverage packaging during a product's lifetime
will enable producers to speed up and improve new product trials.
Regular eating of flavonol-rich chocolate can cut the risk of death
from cardiovascular disease (CVD) by half, reports a long-term
study of elderly men.
The UK's fifth supermarket has confirmed it will sell the main bulk
of underperforming soft discount chain Kwik-Save to an
entrepreneurial consortium, ending months of speculation.
The dust is settling on the WHI trial. First came the news that
low-fat diets didn't reduce the risk of breast or colorectal cancer
or cardiovascular disease, then came news that vitamin D and
calcium supplements don't protect...
Cargill is set to expand its ingredient portfolio for the food
industry, announcing last week that it is to open a
30-million-pounds-per-year glycerin refinery.
A new guidance document for food manufacturers on the best way to
present GDAs (Guideline Daily Amounts) on their products has
reheated the ongoing debate on nutrition and health labelling.
"Miracle grains" and "superfruits" are among the
ingredients set to enjoy increasing popularity with American
consumers, as attention is focused on a combination of health
benefits and exotic tastes, says a new...
America's soft drinks association said it would have to look again
at benzene in drinks, after new tests revealed to
BeverageDaily.com suggest it and food safety authorities
failed to stamp out a problem.
A newly developed label from KSW Microtec will enable food firms to
more closely monitor the temperature of their products on the
journey from production line to consumer, its inventor says.
Declining numbers of graduates entering the food industry is
seriously threatening the sectors ability to meet the needs for
further growth, warns the IFST.
The EU's poultry association has joined in the criticism of the
European Commission for approving the vaccination of poultry flocks
in the Netherlands and France.
In an ominous sign for processors and the public, France has
slaughtered turkeys at a farm suspected of being infected with the
deadly form of avian influenza, possibly marking the first time the
disease has spread to domestic stock...