Diets get healthier with age
UK adults eat around twice the amount of fruit and vegetables and less fat and sugar than they did as children, a new study suggests.
Archives for September 15, 2004
EU25 backs Codex risk principles
Risk analysis is on the table at an upcoming European codex session next week in Bratislava with EU 25 offering its support to a proposal for new principles on the issue while calling for flexibility.
NPD to target older consumer
Consumers of retirement age are among the most affluent in Europe yet food companies are failing to tap the potential of this market with their products and advertising, an upcoming conference will investigate the science behind new product...
Sun continues to increase market share
Sun Interbrew, Russia's second largest brewer, has announced strong six month and second quarter financial results, reflecting a continuing rise in beer sales backed up by a strong control over costs.
Growing home bakery market drives diversity
Although the market for bakery mixes in Central and Eastern Europe remains small, it is growing as consumers strive to bake at home and save time. The latest look at the launches for this category shows that variety is the driving force behind this...
New science clarifies flavour balance for orange juice matrix
Researchers exploring the flavour thresholds of orange juice have made strides towards designing more precise flavour profiles for better quality citrus juices that will ultimately cut costs for beverage manufacturers and provide consumers with an...
DHA speeds visual development in breast-fed infants
Baby food fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA speeds up visual development in breast-fed infants, report researchers this month.
Quercetin levels high in Mauritian vegetables
Further evidence to support the antioxidant power of broccoli and cabbage revealed this week following a small investigation into the phenol and flavonoid levels of ten common vegetables.
Accession 'not the reason' for increased Czech dairy exports
Revenues from Czech dairy exports might have increased by 30 per cent in the first six months of the year, but the Czech Dairy Association says it is increasing dairy prices, not higher volumes due to accession, that is boosting the value of the...