New petition filed as popcorn flavor cases continue
Another petition has been filed in recent weeks requesting immediate action to protect popcorn factory workers from the lung-disease causing butter flavor diacetyl.
Archives for September 12, 2006
Europe demands multi-sector approach to obesity
The results of the EC's public consultation on promoting healthy diets and physical activity, published today, suggest that most stakeholders favour a multi-sector approach to tackling obesity.
Polysaccharides discovery could cut costs
A new study proving the efficacy of using beet molasses as a substratum to produce Xanthonomas and gelling polymers could be of great interest to the food industry.
Sweet makers worry over sugar reform
Confectioners are wary of price hikes following the decision by major UK sugar processor British Sugar to pay beet growers more than the EU minimum.
Fruit and veg access in schools promotes overall consumption, study
A pilot program that distributed fresh fruits and vegetables to children in Mississippi schools has resulted in increased consumption of these goods, findings that provide guidance towards a comprehensive approach for improving students' dietary...
Food allergies could be gone within a decade
Food allergies could be consigned to the history books within a decade if the combination of biotechnology and vaccines work as planned, Dutch researchers have told the BA Festival of Science in England.
EC analyses GM rice contamination controversy
The EC's Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has now discussed the possible illegal GM contamination of long grain rice imports from the US.