Bisphenol A: Hearts versus minds
Forget GMO and nanotechnology - the biggest food safety issue of our times is bisphenol A (BPA).
Archives for September 13, 2009
Fat may override body’s fullness signals: Study
Over-indulgence may be all fat’s fault, according to a new study which reports that fat molecules may over-ride the body’s appetite-suppressing signals.
Big retail backs gluten-free
More demanding consumers and opportunity-hungry retailers are driving innovation in the gluten-free market, according to the chief executive of British charity Coeliac UK.
Food is not just production, industry tells career-seekers
The UK food and drink sector is getting creative about its efforts to redress the shortage of engineers, scientists and technologists – including opening eyes to the range of careers on offer and training initiatives.
Cost vs quality sparks Tate & Lyle platform
Tate & Lyle is introducing a new product development platform aimed at helping manufacturers develop lower cost products that still taste as good.
California rejects bill to ban bisphenol A
The bid to pass a law banning bisphenol A (BPA) in California failed on Friday triggering a bitter backlash from it supporters who accused the chemical industry of dirty tricks in order to defeat the measure.
Cadbury slams Kraft bid and business model
Cadbury has labelled Kraft “a low growth conglomerate” in a letter restating its rejection of the food giant’s £10.2bn ($16.7bn) takeover bid.