Safety reviews of 50 pesticides completed
The EU's food agency has reviewed 50 pesticides for safety, part of a process that would establish what agricultural chemicals are allowed to be present as residues inproduce and by how much.
Archives for October 15, 2006
Kefir ingredients could help food allergies
Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from Taiwan.
Indian Food Bill with supplements category becomes law
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 has been signed into law, promising a significant impact on the Indian dietary supplement industry, and opening up a potential market of one billion people for dietary supplement companies throughout the...
Germany's consumers 'well informed' about acrylamide
Reducing acrylamide might be a major issue in the food industry right now, but to consumers inGermany it is one that has not led a majority to change their behaviour, according to a new survey.
ADM builds on IMC purchase
ADM's appointment of Steven Furcich as president of International Malting (IMC) follows last week's purchase of Lesaffres 50 per cent interest in IMC.
World Food Day
Food shortages major challenge of 21st century
The FAO has marked today's World Food Day with a warning that 40 countries currently face acute food shortages.
Organics to see "aggressive increases", says Mintel
The US organic market remains on track for strong growth over the next five years, according to a new report by Mintel, which claims that the increased availability of organic foods through mainstream channels is set to change the playing field.
Food labels remain primary reference for diet choices, survey
Most Americans use food labels and the government Food Pyramid to make informed diet choices, with a main priority being to follow a more nutritious diet, according to a new survey.
Senomyx, Ajinomoto enter second flavor agreement
Flavor firm Senomyx has entered into a second research and commercialization agreement with Japanese food and pharma group Ajinomoto, a move designed to further the companies' development of natural flavor ingredients.