Archives for March 13, 2006

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Tesco functional cereal bars fortify healthcare shelves

By  staff reporter

UK company Multiple Marketing has developed a new range of functional cereal bars in an attempt to cash in on the increasing demand for nutritionally beneficial and innovative wellness products that deliver functional health benefits.

Commission reopens debate on new labelling legislation

By  Ahmed ElAmin

The European Commission has reopened debate on harmonising and increasing legislation on food labelling across the bloc, a move that could potentially lead to greater costs for businesses.

Diet during pregnancy could be a cause of obesity, study

By  Lorraine Heller

Adjusting the diet of a mother during pregnancy could reduce a child's later risk of developing obesity, diabetes and heart disease, according to University of Nottingham scientists working on a five-year early nutrition programme.

Tate and Lyle targets snack makers with new crispy coating

By  Lorraine Heller

Tate & Lyle's US food ingredients team has developed a new crunchy snack coating for products including fruits and nuts, which claims to produce snacks that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Scientists to evaluate potential dangers of soy

By  Lorraine Heller

An independent panel of scientists is to meet this week to review recent scientific data on the soy compound genistein. The scientists expect to reach conclusions as to whether or not the consumption of genistein could have a negative impact on human...

Danone takes affordable nutrition into Bangladesh

By  Anita Awbi

French food giant Danone is set to announce plans for a new dairy plant in Bangladesh to provide nutritious foods to low-income consumers, following successful entry into a number of similar emerging markets.