Salt Awareness Week: has progress been made?
Salt Awareness Week has reignited debate in the UK over how much success the food industry has had in reducing salt in processed food.
Archives for January 31, 2007
Chocolate taps consumer health concerns
The results of a consumer survey on healthy chocolate suggests that the substance once considered solely as a sweet confectionery item has made huge strides towards the realm of health foods.
Oil filter reduces frying changeovers
A new cooking oil filter continuously removes sediment to ensure high quality frying while reducing changeovers, its manufacturer claims.
UK research casts doubt on environmental claims
A UK-government research study on the environmental impacts of food production casts doubt on commonly held opinions, such as claims that organics are greener than conventionally-grown produce or that preserved products have less of a effect than...
UK food retailers 'committed to removing trans fats'
A voluntary commitment by British Retail Consortium (BRC) members to eliminate industrially added trans-fats represents a major change of gear in the battle to make processed food products healthier.
CSM expands global bakery ingredient reach
Dutch firm CSM has acquired ADM's North American bakery ingredients division in a move designed to increase the company's global reach.
Extended tests help food labs assess performance
Lab M has extended its food lab proficiency testing scheme by adding Lactic acid bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes and osmophilic yeasts to its kits.
IFF sets off on road to recovery
Leading US flavor and fragrance firm IFF has reported strong growth in its fourth quarter and full year, indicating that the company could be coming up for air after a tough year in 2005.
Whole grain info sheet aims to boost consumption
A new whole grains fact sheet aims to provide consumers with easy to understand information on the healthy grains: what they are, what they do and where to find them.