IFST publishes trans fat information statement
The UK's Institute of Food Science & Technology has published an updated information statement on trans fatty acids one of the hottest topics in the food industry at the moment.
Archives for February 5, 2007
Avian influenza hits UK domestic flock
Poultry processors across Europe are bracing themselves for another downturn in consumption after the discovery of the deadly form of bird flu in a domestic flock of turkeys in the UK.
Marigot adapts Aquamin for broader beverage uses
Marigot is introducing a new version of its Aquamin ingredient, intended to facilitate calcium fortification in the burgeoning beverage market without impairing taste or colour.
US diets improve in heart disease prevention efforts, study
The past two decades have seen an improvement in the quality of people's diets designed to prevent heart disease, according to a new study, which reveals an overall increase in fruit, vegetable and grain consumption.
Enzymes improve quality of French fries, says study
Using pectolytic and hemicellulytic enzymes to change the microstructure of potato cells in French fries improves the quality of the finished product, suggests research from Novozymes.
Another victory for Parmalat
Parmalat has been awarded €25m from Banca Popolare di Milano as part of its ongoing fight to recover money from financial institutions allegedly implicated in the firm's collapse.