News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A scientist from Russia has developed a recipe for bifidobeer - a beer that contains bifidobacteria. There is evidence to suggest that bifidobacteria contained in beer can perform several functions at the same time - beer quality and for the health of...
Pregnant women are advised to avoid high doses of vitamin A, because a high intake of vitamin A in pregnancy has been associated with developmental effects on the unborn child. However too low an intake can also pose problems. A European-funded...
We reported on Monday that the UK supermarket chain the Co-Operative Group has condemned the misleading labelling of foods claiming that foodmanufacturers are "hoodwinking" consumers. Today the UK Food and Drink Federation, the voice of the UK food...
Eggs play a valuable role in helping consumers achieve a balanced, varied, and nutritious diet, the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) concluded in a report released today.
In the latest scandal to hit Japan's food industry, supermarket operator Tokyu Store Chain said on Tuesday that it had been involved in selling beef intentionally mislabelled as a more expensive variety.
Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday reiterated its interest in some cereal brands put up for sale by Novartis as speculation mounted that the food firm is among the last bidders for the drug firm's health and functional food unit.