Sin tax debate: Make the healthy choice the cheaper choice
Forget high taxes on unhealthy foods, health policy makers should be working with industry to help make the healthy options cheaper, argues Professor Jack Winkler.
Archives for June 4, 2012
New Zealand finally set to decide on folic acid fortification?
New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has called for submissions on its latest consultation paper set to decide between mandatory implementation of folic acid fortification or a continued voluntary policy.
Revised trade body pamphlets to aid SMEs in acrylamide reduction
Resource-scarce bakery and snacks small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will benefit from revised acrylamide reduction pamphlets, according to trade body FoodDrinkEurope (FDE).
Meat industry to save millions as quality testing robots move in-line - research
A groundbreaking project that aims to use machines to measure the eating quality of meat has reached a milestone after the successful testing of a robot in-line at an abattoir in Scotland.
EU satiety project confronts growing obesity crisis
The new 6 million euro, EU backed satiety project will have a legacy long beyond its time-frame, as the collaborative effort looks to change the way the European market deals with the obesity crisis it faces.
Fonterra research model may help industry manipulate protein bar texture
New research from dairy giant Fonterra could help manufacturers manipulate the texture of high protein bars containing modified dairy proteins.
EFSA approves PVC food can coating additive
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a new additive as an ingredient in PVC coatings for food cans up to a concentration of 25%.