Science queries soy benefits on men
Taking supplements of soy isoflavones, thought to help women fight menopause symptoms and offer other health benefits, may not be equally beneficial for men, suggests new animal research, writes Dominique Patton.
Archives for May 3, 2004
Food maker ups prices as commodities soar
Signs that rising global commodity prices are starting to move along the food chain to food makers and retailers were clear this week when the frozen vegetable giant Birds Eye Foods announced a rise in product prices across the board.
Polish milk processors up production
Milk processors in Poland are anticipating increased production on the back of rising demand both from the domestic and export markets. Leading Polish milk processor, SM Mlekpol says that on the back of this it is expecting to increase its milk...
Texture measuring improved
Stable Micro Systems has developed a probe that it claims can accurately determine the firmness and texture of a number of foods. The analyser works by penetrating the food in several places to give an average reading.
Accession states prepare for sugar rise
CAOBISCO, the industry body that represents European manufacturers of sugar-based foods, stands up for the accession countries as the new member states face a hike in sugar prices to conform with the EU sugar regime, reports Simon Pitman.
Omega-3 influence on epilepsy
Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with numerous health benefits, from brain development and preventing memory loss to suppressing tumours and cutting heart disease. But according to new findings in the US, one particular fatty acid,...
Danisco takes on trans free market
Pressure on food manufacturers to remove artery-clogging trans fats linked to heart disease from foods continues in the US and Europe. In response to increasing demand and imminent labelling rules in the US, food ingredients players are designing...