Junk food cravings linked to lapses in brain function, suggests study
Overindulging in high-calorie snacks may be partly caused by lapses in a specific part of the brain suggested to keep knee-jerk reactions in check, say researchers.
Archives for September 16, 2014
Ecolab develops foam technology for food and beverage hygiene
Ecolab and Danish company Nilfisk Food have developed a line of foam dispensing equipment for the food and beverage industry called Hybrid.
Russian meat processing industry on the brink of going under
The Russian meat processing industry is on the verge of a crisis, with dozens of producers facing the possibility of going bankrupt in the coming months, according to industry sources.
Sugar not the sole cause of obesity: AB Sugar
British Sugar owner AB Sugar is fighting back against anti-sugar campaigners with the launch of a campaign informing people about sugar’s role in a healthy balanced diet.
Norway retail pricing of chicken under spotlight
Norway’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food has included poultry products in its investigation of meat production and retail prices following fresh data indicating a sharp 7.1% price rise, despite an over-supply situation, in retail chicken prices between...
Wine not? Grape-skin powder ups candy flavonol and fiber count, say researchers
Adding grape-skin powder to fruit candies may increase antioxidant content, open fiber claim doors and shorten dehydration time, according to a study.
Cognition & colours among DSM targets at 2-day Swiss open innovation event
DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) wants to engage with commercial, government and academic entities at a 2-day open innovation (OI) summit with selected participants in December.
Eagle and AIS join forces to offer meat fat analysis service
Eagle Product Inspection has partnered with Advanced Inspection Services (AIS) to offer meat manufacturers fat analysis on a contract basis.
Bullish outlook for global poultry industry
Pricing across the global poultry market is expected to remain bullish, despite the recent Russian ban, according to a new report by Rabobank.
Premier Foods launches three new business units
Premier Foods has launched three new ‘Strategic Business Units’ (SBU’s) in a bid to strengthen its focus on major growth opportunities and develop more agile ways of working.
Organic logo overload? Consumers are not confused, suggests study
There is room for several organic logos within one market – as long as shoppers perceive advantages of one over another, a new study suggests.
Turning emotions in to actions: Why do consumers spend more on ethical products?
Ethical consumption, and consumer willingness to pay more for ethical products, is motivated by a need to turn emotions about unethical practices into action, say researchers.