Traces of illegal red colour identified in UK
UK food agency continues work to minimise risk to the food chain recalling within one week two different product ranges contaminated with an illegal red dye.
Archives for December 15, 2004
Neuropeptide linked to excessive alcohol and food intake
Fundamental research suggests excessive food intake and alcoholism may share chemical pathways in the brain. Scientists identified the neuropeptide galanin, already known to increase food consumption, as a key starter in stimulating rodents to...
Ayurvedic herbals heavy in metals or not?
An analysis of Ayurvedic herbals found that 20 percent contained metals at potentially toxic levels, according to a study in JAMA, but the American Herbal Products Association believes the products tested should not have been on the market in the...
Hydrocolloid gum arabic prices doubled
Prices for the popular hydrocolloid gum arabic used in a range of food applications have doubled in 12 months as political turmoil and poor stocks leave the market exposed, writes Lindsey Partos.
Baltika president leaves company in good shape
Baltika Brewing president Taimuraz Bolloev has announced his resignation as head of Russia's largest brewing company, bringing the curtain down on an era of unprecedented growth.
Unilever to produce food with hoodia
SlimFast owner Unilever has gained the exclusive global rights to an appetite-suppressing compound extracted from the hoodia gordonii plant by UK-based Phytopharm, reports Dominique Patton.
Gum arabic shortage opens up market for ingredient alternatives
Prices for the popular hydrocolloid gum arabic used in a range of food applications have doubled in 12 months as political turmoil and poor stocks leave the market exposed, writes Lindsey Partos.
China to clear GM rice?
China may become the first country in the world to operate the commercial production of genetically modified rice, ushering in cheaper and constant supplies for the popular food staple and ingredient.
Unilever simplifies Portuguese production
Unilever Portugal has restructured its joint venture with local food manufacturer and retailer Jeronimo Martins, a further step towards the simplification of the company's business units. Chris Jones reports.
Bionutrics launches cholesterol clinical trials
Biopharmaceutical company Bionutrics has said it will carry out clinical trials for its newly formulated dietary supplements designed to address lipid metabolism and help maintain a normal level of cholesterol.
IAWS invades specialist French bakery
Irish baker IAWS is taking on France's specialist bakery, confectionery and foodservice sectors by acquiring leading domestic distributor Groupe Hubert, and could exploit the declining number of independent on-site bakers in the country, argues Chris...