Archives for September 19, 2005

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Casein, whey formulas reduce infants' allergy risk

By  staff writer

Infants whose parents suffer from food allergies have less chance of developing them themselves if they are fed hydrolyzed casein or whey formulas in place of cow's milk based formulas when breast-feeding is not possible or inadequate, according to a...

Biosense develops new shellfish toxin tester

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A Norwegian university spinoff has developed a cheaper, rapid test for shellfish that can help processors check that their food products confirm to the EU's safety standards.

Food risk and public trust, industry must be more proactive

By  Lindsey Partos

Consumer confidence in food additives takes a blow after the Sudan 1 scare in the UK with one in four shoppers claiming food is more risky today than twelve months ago, finds a new survey that claims food firms must ease these fears through ongoing...

Opportunities grow for food maker in Eastern Europe

By  Staff Reporter

Gains for food makers laid out as Eastern Europe's food retail sector continues to hot up and more international chains look to increase their market shares by expanding beyond the major cities, says a new report.