Government urges radical rethink to ensure stable food supply
The UK government has called for a radical rethink of food production to secure sustainable food supplies at reasonable prices.
Archives for August 9, 2009
Bisphenol A ban tabled in French parliament
France could become the first European country to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food containers if a bill tabled by group of senators passes into law.
Snack Size Science: Hershey’s healthy chocolate cake
FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how to make chocolate cake healthier, and boosting the nutritional profile of gluten-free bread.
New NIZO tool may quicken search for flavour enhancers, maskers
A new screening tool may slash the time required to screen for aroma-aroma and aroma-taste interactions, according to scientists at NIZO Food Research.
FDA’s Commissioner Hamburg: Beefing up US food safety
It looks like the FDA has finally got some muscle. Never mind new legislation – if anything can prevent America acquiring a weedy reputation for food safety, it’s the might of Dr Margaret Hamburg.