Vegetable nitrates may be linked to cancer, new research
New research claims that the use of nitrate fertilisers in growing vegetables could be the cause of the fastest growing cancer in the UK, reports BBC Online.
Archives for February 18, 2002
The science of the scoop: new research in ice cream making
Ice-modifying proteins extracted from winter wheat may help ice cream stay smooth and creamy during long periods in the freezer, suggests new research by food scientist Douglas Goff of the University of Guelph, in Canada.
Cocoa link to cardiovascular health
Consuming flavonol-rich cocoa products may be an important way to improve heart health, suggests new research presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Tetra Pak moves in on canned food market
Tetra Pak has launched a new carton packaging system, which enables retorted food to be packed in cartons.
Test to measure health food value of oats and barley
Researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Cereal Research Centre in Winnipeg are developing a test that allows plant breeders to quickly select cereal germplasm with high levels of beta-glucans, the cell wall plant components that have been...
Parma ham v Asda stores in European court
The European Court of Justice will this week hear a case brought by the Parma ham consortium against UK supermarket chain ASDA over mislabelling Parma ham.
Smithfield Foods beats analysts' estimates
Smithfield Foods, the largest US pork producer, said fiscal third-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates, as results were boosted by sales of higher-margin branded products like ready-to-eat meats.
Carob fibre to reduce cholesterol levels, new evidence
A recent study in Germany has indicated the potential of carob fibre to help to reduce LDL cholesterol in humans. Scientists at the University of Potsdam, led by Professor Hans-Joachim Zunft, investigated the affect of carob fibre on volunteers with...
Confectionery manufacturer: new products to boost growth
Australian confectionery manufacturer Snack Foods announced this week that it is to release new products in coming months, including a range of biscuits called Cookies Plus, as it hopes to continue double-digit profit growth, IndustrySearch reports.