Healthy burgers could be on the menu: Study
Consumers have a positive attitude towards healthy burgers and therefore a greater propensity to buy them, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
Archives for June 3, 2014
Eating prunes can help weight loss
Research from the University of Liverpool found that including prunes in weight may control diets and even improve weight loss. But can the dried plum get past its image problem?
Software to evaluate Campylobacter in broiler meat risk
A software tool for setting and evaluating risk-based microbiological criteria for Campylobacter in broiler meat has been developed.
World Environment Day - June 5 2014 - Driving action on climate change
Sustainable food: Cut the greenwashing and act now, says Food Tank
Food manufacturers don’t understand the urgency of sustainability and need to act faster, but also communicate actions better with consumers, says the president of global NGO Food Tank.
Sick: Manufacturers demand more intelligence on their sensors
Sick has re-released its LMS511 Bulkscan laser scanner with more accessories for easier maintenance.
Thinking big, getting small: Sizing up Mars product launches
The candy giant is looking to take a bigger bite out of the confectionery market with bite-size bars, giant-size candies, and other fresh takes on existing brands.
Not on our turf, says NHS, as boycott has Nestlé-sponsored event cancelled
A Scottish public health conference has been cancelled after senior NHS figures urged attendees to boycott the event in protest against its commercial sponsor, Nestlé.
Chewing gum is a 'cheap' way to help stay alert: Study
Chewing gum may make you more alert and could be useful in contexts such as driving, according to a new study.
“We believe that the sugar confectionery category and our brands within it are the 'most honest' category in store": Chewits owner
What are you playing at? Kellogg, Coca-Cola and Cloetta accused of ‘sneaky’ advertising to kids
Food and drink firms are using so called ‘advergames’ and social media to get around laws governing advertising to children, a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary has claimed.
Booting up breakfast: Federation of Bakers pushes toast for kids
The Federation of Bakers has designed ‘breakfast boots’ to hold toast as part of an on-going campaign to promote bread as part of a healthy, balanced diet, its director says.
1000 not out for Fortress and UK-made metal detectors
Fortress Technology (Europe) has supplied its 1000 detector this month from its UK site to the same firm that took delivery of the first one in January 2011.
Namibia ready to export beef to Hong Kong after May audit
Namibia is ready to export beef to Hong Kong after a food and livestock safety audit carried out last month (May) by the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety.
Wheat prospects better but still at ‘a very sensitive stage’: Analyst
Wheat yields are looking good and prices are on a downward trend but manufacturers shouldn’t get their hopes up yet, according to one market analyst.