Peanuts v potato chips for energy and satiety: Study
Hi-oleic and regular peanuts suppress energy intake better than potato chips and are therefore a preferred snack for weight management, researchers say.
Archives for September 23, 2014
Private storage aid for EU cheese closed after 'disproportionate' Italian interest
The European Commission (EC) has ended private storage aid (PSA) for cheese - introduced to alleviate the impact of the Russian embargo - after a “disproportionate surge in interest” from Italy.
'Three-headed dog’ on factory floor to detect contaminants
Combining three functions into one machine optimises investments and saves space on the factory floor, says Interfood Technology, as it introduces the Sparc Cerberus 420.
Chocodate signs UK distribution deal with Tesco
UAE food producer Notions Group has signed an agreement with UK retailer Tesco to carry its Chocodate products in stores throughout Britain.
FQN Food Outbreak roundtable TODAY!
FQN to host roundtable on foodborne outbreaks
FoodQualityNews is to host a roundtable debate today on the challenges, impacts and actions to tackle foodborne outbreaks.
European ready meal market dominated by France, Germany and UK: Report
The European ready meals market has grown more than 14% in the past five years – and is due to grow another 12% by 2016, claims a new report from Food For Thought.
Higher fruit and veg consumption may increase odds of mental wellbeing: Study
Both high and low levels of mental wellbeing may be associated with an individual's fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal.
EFSA takes 'e' path to cut red tape for health claims and more
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced an ‘e-service’ to speed applications for health claims and food and feed additives.
New approach to food systems needed to cope with climate change
Food security must lie at the heart of efforts to overcome climate change and achieve a sustainable future for the world, according to the FAO director-general José Graziano da Silva.
Sweetener competition sees Tate & Lyle issue second profit warning
Shares in Tate & Lyle fell by 17% as the food ingredients firm issued its second profits warning this year, blaming fierce competition in the sweetener market and supply problems in the US caused by a harsh winter.
United Biscuits to axe 157 jobs amid sales speculation
UK firm United Biscuits plans to cut up to 157 jobs at its Manchester plant as rumors of a potential sale to Ülker, Kellogg or Burton’s mount.