Egg-busting study faces further fire
Nutritionists are rushing to defend eggs after the publication of a study linking them to coronary artery disease by researchers from Western University, Canada.
Archives for August 20, 2012
Turkey slams door shut on GM food
Another blow has been struck against genetically modified (GM) food in Turkey, with the withdrawal of an application for GM soy by ingredients firm Ünak Gida.
Frozen food performance boosts Iglo Group sales
A frozen food revival lies behind some of the success highlighted in Iglo Group’s first half (H1) results, according to the business.
Russia to take stricter stance on ractopamine
Russia is considering imposing restrictions on meat imports from a number of countries over fears that they use the growth promoter ractopamine in animal feed.
Soy for salt: Study reveals long term acceptance of soy sauce substitution
Replacing salt with naturally brewed soy sauce could slash sodium levels in certain products by up to a third, whilst still retaining long term consumer liking, say researchers.
Buckwheat flour improves nutrition and texture in gluten-free bread, study
Buckwheat flour significantly improves the nutritional and textural properties in gluten-free bread formulations, a study has found.
Neogen unveils rapid Listeria detection test
Neogen Corporation has claimed it has developed the quickest enrichment and assay run-time test to detect Listeria.