Olive oil may be best option for frying foods, say researchers
Olive oil withstands the heat of the fryer or pan better than several seed oils and also yields healthier foods, say researchers.
Archives for October 22, 2014
Modest expansion predicted for global meat trade in 2015
Exports of beef, pork and broiler meat are expected to see a rise next year, according to the latest biannual report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service – Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade.
Unilever reports lowest quarterly growth in five years
Unilever share prices fell 3% in morning trading after the company reported its lowest quarterly growth in nearly five years.
'Disturbing' study findings underpin Friesland Campina call for sustainable fruit juice supply
Dutch juice manufacturer Friesland Campina Riedel says more should be done to regulate tropical fruit supply chains, as it works to support Brazilian orange growers who supply its Appelsientje brand.
UK’s agriculture board urges EU countries to join forces on global meat market
European countries should work together to compete on the global meat market, with a focus on superior quality, a senior advisor has told GlobalMeatNews.
Challenges remain for salt reduction: Expert forum
The UK’s salt reduction programme has been hugely successful – but it has challenges ahead, according to experts speaking at FoodNavigator’s Salt Reduction Forum last week.
Sugar free gum may inhibit gingivitis, say researchers
Xylitol and maltitol-sweetened chewing gum may inhibit gingivitis, but consumers won't get additional benefits if they already brush their teeth regularly, according to a study.
Barry Callebaut to spend $11.5m on Brazilian plant expansion
Barry Callebaut will increase capacity at its factory in Extrema, Minas Gerais in Brazil in anticipation of rising demand in the region.
Special Edition: shelf life
How fresh is it? Smart sensors quantify stages of shelf life
Researchers have developed smart sensors and software to measure and quantify how fresh food is, offering information such as the period of best flavor, highest nutritional value, and days left after opening.