How soy foods can help in Haiti
Soy products can be stored and transported at ambient temperatures, and are packed with protein. Ideal, then, for the Haiti earthquake relief effort, explains Gerard Klein Essink of Bridge2Food.
Archives for February 3, 2010
Kraft bid wins over 74% of Cadbury shareholders
Kraft’s takeover of UK chocolate firm Cadbury is now unconditional, as 74 per cent of Cadbury shareholders yesterday accepted the offer of 840p per share plus a 10p dividend.
EFSA to convene bisphenol A summit
A group of international experts are to be invited to a top level summit on bisphenol A (BPA) by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Bacteria concerns raised in leafy green packaged salads
The Consumers Union (CU) has urged the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set performance standards for leafy greens after its latest survey revealed some packaged salads contained high levels of bacteria.
Oregano oil shows promise for processed meat preservative
The rancidity of meat products may be lowered by adding oregano oil, allowing formulators to tap the natural trend, and extend the shelf life of products, suggests a new study.
Frutarom hires GM to hone health focus
Frutarom has been snapping up healthy ingredient firms for the last couple of years due to an ambitious strategy to build presence in the high potential healthy market, back up claims with science and speed product development.