Nutrinova claims that sauces and ketchups sweetened with a formula
containing Sunett are virtually indistinguishable from varieties
with full sugar content.
The exiting chief executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency will
leave behind an organisation well equipped to deal with crises, and
make difficult but necessary decisions.
British food manufacturer Canterbury Foods today announced the sale
of three factories as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) steps in to take
control of the ailing business.
Talks between global retail giant Carrefour and its suppliers are
underway as new French legislation governing backroom deals and
pricing strategy hits the statute books.
New research published today reveals that consuming soy could have
a "severe" impact on a genetic heart condition that affects
one in 500 people, though the authors caution that the effect has
so far only been observed in...
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements
and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several
studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.
US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim
that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to
the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved the health
claim for immediate use.
Food processors are a growth market for pest control companies as
they traditionally rely on staff to keep insects and rodents at
bay, according to a new report.
European consumers have become more concerned about healthy eating
over the past two years and are now much more sceptical about
company claims, according to research from Tate & Lyle.
Dutch biotechnology company Pharming said last week that it had
completed its filing for a Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS)
notification in the United States for use of its human lactoferrin
(hlF) substance in foods.
The international demand for dairy products has eased slightly and
prices for supplies are likely to moderate in the next several
months, according to a new report.
A general increase in reported cases of campylobacteriosis over the
last few years in the EU's fifteen original member states indicates
that food companies need to step up their safety procedures against
the disease.
The global private label goods trend will continue to enjoy record
expansion and eat into famous brand profits if manufacturers fail
to adopt winning strategies to combat competition, say analysts.
New research explains the mechanism behind the widely recognized
link between a high-fat diet and type 2 diabetes, providing an
insight into how high-fat diet-induced diabetes may be prevented.
Dutch retailing giant Ahold will axe 700 jobs from its US
operations as restructuring costs see more than $50 million in
charges added to fourth quarter results.
Consumers who suffer from food allergies are set to benefit from
new "plain English" allergen labeling rules, which also
provide food and beverage manufacturers with the opportunity to tap
into the growing "free-from"...
A new study reveals that most Americans know what they should be
eating but find it difficult to stick to a healthy diet because of
the product options readily available to them.
Food giant Kraft has reduced the trans fat content in around 650 of
its products, in time for the 1 January labeling deadline, which
will require all food companies to label the amount of trans-fat in
their products.
The world's second largest food retailer plans to double its store
numbers in Poland over the next five years by investing between
PLZ250-300million (€65-78m) on an annual basis.
Netherlands-based Van der Graaf has developed an internally powered
drum motor featuring specially designed sprockets for driving food
industry modular conveyor belts.
Ask any child what's most important about Christmas and you're
almost sure to hear it's presents, or Santa Claus, or school
holidays. But certainly not food.
The Puritans described its rich ingredients as "unfit for
God-fearing people". The Quakers referred to it as "the invention
of the scarlet whore of Babylon ". Who would have thought that the
humble Christmas pudding...
Danisco's sugar factory in Assens, Denmark, has been certified to
the new ISO 22000, one of the first ingredient firms to get the
safety approval released in September this year.
Sales of organic food and drink in the UK have doubled in recent
years, with strong growth set to continue into the future, as the
market remains "wide open for new entrants," according to a
new report by Mintel.
The UK's third largest retailer has revealed ambitious plans to
double the amount of new space it opens each year, in a bid to cut
Tesco's lead in the battle of the supermarkets.
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for new regulations
for organic production and labelling, which makes the use of the EU
logo or wording obligatory for all organic food products sold in EU
member states.
Humble pie, stuffed peacock and sugar mice have left our Christmas
tables seemingly never to return. But what was it that forever
pushed such dishes from our hearts and feasting?
The combination of common food additives could interfere with the
development of the nervous system, raising new concerns about the
health implications of children's diets, according to a new report
published today.
Some UK ethnic groups are at an increased risk of suffering ill
effects as a result of too much salt according to CASH, which is
making the African Caribbean population the focus of next year's
National Salt Awareness Week.
Coated foods, particularly fish and cheese, will see significant
growth over the next four years, despite the general consumer
perception that they are unhealthy.
All those who still believe in Santa, stop reading here. For his
sledge-pulling reindeer, Dancer, Prancer, and Rudolph, have long
been consumed in a tasty stew.
Chocoholics rejoice: 2005 was the year it became clear chocolate
really is good for you. But before Christmas ushers in a race to
cram the candy, reflect a moment on where the benefits truly lie,
and where they don't.
A new injectable soya protein designed for use in meat products
could help increase shelf life and cooking yields, while also
improving the texture of products, says supplier Archer Daniels
Midland (ADM).
A dangerous strain of E-coli is feared to have contaminated
camembert cheese sold by more than 100 British retailers, including
supermarket chain Waitrose, said the country's food watchdog late
Monday.
US and EU scientists researching how to crack through hard
formations of bacteria on surfaces say their discoveries could lead
to new cleaning methods for fruit, vegetables and other foods
The last-minute deal to scrap export subsidies by 2013, agreed at
last week's WTO meeting, has been greeted with a sense of
inevitability and caution in Europe's dairy sector.
If only they taught chemistry in schools as it happens at Christmas tables across Europe. For here lies the secret of delicious. Come next weekend, the centrepiece from north to south will be a roast. A British turkey, a German goose, a French roast beef:...
Forget the family 'bored' games this Christmas. It's time to get
down to the local orchard with a slice of toast, a loaded gun and a
big bowl of steaming Wassail for some real festive tradition.