Archives for May 21, 2007

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Non-GMO driving Russian food price increase

By  staff reporter

New voluntary screening and voluntary 'No GMO!' labelling is driving up food prices in Moscow, according to reports, with food manufacturers complaining that the voluntary certification is becoming mandatory for companies to remain competitive.

Study shows frustration at saturated fat info gap

By  Jess Halliday

Consumers in the UK have a low level of differentiation between saturated and unsaturated fat, and are frustrated at the lack of clear front-of-pack information on food products, a FSA study has found.

Nut consumers favour freshness

By  Catherine Boal

Consumers prioritise freshness and taste over appearance when it comes to selecting peanut products, according to a new UK study commissioned by the American Peanut Council (APC).

DSM gains GRAS for Preventase, counters safety fears

By  Jess Halliday

DSM has received regulatory go-ahead for the use of Preventase in the US, gaining GRAS certification and becoming the first enzyme available to eliminate 90 per cent of acrylamide in baked goods.