Human health risk from certain GM fish - Study
The commercial breeding cretain species of GM fish should be approached with caution on fears they could pose a health risk to humans and threaten natural breeds, new research has said.
Archives for August 31, 2009
Guest article
Crossing the Atlantic: don’t get stuck on shore
European ingredient companies entering the US, and American companies aiming at the European market often have less success than at home, and certainly far less than expected. The effort takes longer and costs more than projected. Esther Hunter and Steve...
Less meat brings heart, climate benefits, says professor
A Danish cardiologist has added his voice to calls for a reduction in red meat consumption – both for the good of people’s hearts and for the good of the planet.
Transparent gel advance may give ‘excellent food ingredient’
A clear hydrogel made from xyloglucan and chitosan may offer an innovative thickening agent, and carrier of flavours of colours for foods, suggests new research.
Cantox plans seminar on novel foods and additives
Regulatory consultant Cantox is planning a seminar on key changes to regulations on food ingredients and additives in the EU, including the update on novel foods regulation.
Lower selling prices hit FrieslandCampina’s ingredients business
The newly merged dairy co-op Royal FrieslandCampina has reported a sharp decline in the profitability of its ingredients business, as selling prices plummet.
Sugar and strife – not so nice if the price is not right
Sugar politics means high prices are a bitter pill for US and Indian sweet food and beverage makers; while the European industry is sitting pretty on the back of the recent sugar reforms.