Study finds UK radioactivity levels below EU limit
Except for the sheep in the uplands of Cumbria, Scotland and Wales, radioactivity levels in UKfoods are below EU guidance levels, according to an annual study by the country's food safetyregulator.
Archives for October 23, 2006
Research helps cut Salmonella contamination
Government researchers are helping to dramatically reduce Salmonella on pigfarms, part of a bid by the US agriculture department to prevent the pathogen from showing up at processing plants.
Report may require firms to reveal food marketing to kids data
Food and beverage manufacturers may soon be required to disclose detailed information on their marketing activities and expenditures targeted toward children and adolescents, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has said.
Kraft reports mixed third quarter results
Kraft today reported its third quarter net revenue growth at a modest 2.3 per cent, with ongoing streamlining costs impacting results.
New fat replacer targets dairy goods
A new fat replacer from hydrocolloid firm Gum Technology has been designed specifically to interact with the milk proteins present in dairy goods, and claims to cut fat by up to 10 percent in milk-based products.
Tighter junk food ad regulations vital, claims report
A two-year UK study has called for improved food labelling and tighter restrictions on advertising junk foods in order to properly tackle obesity.
Maltodextrin, whey protein complexes: cheap alternative to gum arabic?
Maltodextrin and whey protein isolates can form complexes with "exceptional emulsification properties", and could offer industry an alternative to gum arabic, particularly for soft drink applications.
National Starch announces ingredients price hike
National Starch Food Innovation has announced a price increase in Europe on a range of products including food and texturising starches.
Almonds could suppress appetite, tackle obesity
A handful of almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium, may enhance the feeling of fullness in people and aid weight management, suggests a new study.
Sainsbury's work directly with dairy farmers
Supermarket Sainsbury's is aiming to work directly with dairy farmers in a newly formed development group to increase transparency in the food chain, with a move backed by the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Biotech giant Syngenta bullish despite declining sales
Swiss biotech giant Syngenta has reported a decline in sales for the first nine months of 2006.