Archives for November 3, 2010

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Special edition: R&D

When regulation puts the brakes on innovation

By Jess Halliday

Regulations are intended to protect consumers and ensure there is scientific evidence that foods placed on the market are safe and do what they say on the label. But they can also cause an innovation go-slow – at least until the European institutions...

Dispel consumer myths around added sugars, IGD

By Jess Halliday

Consumers do not understand the role of sugars in the diet, according to a new report from IGD that suggests food businesses can improve the information they provide to aid understanding.

Scientists unlock how trans fats harm arteries

By Nathan Gray

The method by which dietary trans fats cause hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) may have been identified by a new study on mice fed a high trans fat diet.

EFSA says networking is key to emerging risk monitoring

By Helen Glaberson

Expert opinion and networking will remain a key element to gathering and analysing data of emerging risks in food and feed, according to a new report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).