Singapore scientists devise sensor to recreate flavours on the tongue
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have found a way to replicate food and drink flavours on the tongue with a virtual simulator.
Archives for January 8, 2014
Nestlé links with US human cell supplier to advance nutrition research
Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) has inked a deal with a Wisconsin-based biotech firm that will keep it in supply of human brain and liver cells for nutrition testing purposes with a focus on drinks, smoothies and other products...
How will higher meat demand affect food prices?
Increased demand for animal protein will push up meat prices – but not necessarily grain prices, claims a new report from UK think tank the Overseas Development Institute (ODI).
'Improper' use of biocides in food production may be public health risk, say researchers
The use of biocides in food products may be endangering, rather than protecting, public health by increasing antibiotic resistance in potentially harmful bacteria, warn researchers.
Wal-Mart will reject non-compliant PTI labels from January 1, 2014
Demand soars for PTI compliant labels in the Cloud
NiceLabel has created a free PTI (Produce Traceability Initiative) case label printing application hosted in the cloud.
Study weighs value vs. health goals in consumer mindset
It’s been 10 years since McDonald’s scrapped the ‘supersize’ menu from its restaurants, but the value concept of getting more food for the same amount of money remains an effective business tool for the food industry, and tends to have negative...
Fatty diet may impact metabolism through circadian rhythms, say researchers
Consumption of a high-fat diet can affect metabolism by effectively reprogramming the circadian 'clock' in our liver, according to new research.