Added fructose is key driver of type 2 diabetes, warn experts
Added sugars, particularly those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes and should be ‘drastically’ reduced, according to leading researchers.
Archives for January 30, 2015
Differing EU/US food safety policies a hindrance to trade, IPPE delegates told
Negotiations to agree the terms of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are made more challenging by the differing approaches to food safety from the US and European Union markets, delegates to the International Production and...
300-strong ‘teenage nutrition & health’ cohort extended to 2017; diabetes-obesity insights sought
A 300-person cohort assessing how youthful diet and lifestyle affects health via methods like amino acids, sugars and antioxidants measurement has been extended to 2017, with an aim to plug a gap in teenage data.
Incidence of campylobacteriosis stabilises in Europe
The number of reported infections of campylobacteriosis have stabilised in Europe, following a period of increase.
PATENT WATCH: ILLINOIS GIANT DOUBLES PROTEIN LEVELS IN CREAM CHEESE FORMULATIONS
Kraft Foods files patent to protect spreadable high-protein cream cheese
Kraft Foods has filed an international patent application covering production methods for high protein spreadable cream cheese compositions that it says overcomes traditional textural or smoothness problems.
‘We can do better on food waste challenge’ – Diversey Consulting
'We are at a huge crossroads when it comes to tackling food waste and there is more we can do better', according to Diversey Consulting.
Sector not absolved by childhood obesity slowdown
A slowdown in childhood obesity growth rates does not absolve the food and drink industry from blame, despite its efforts to reduce the fat, sugar and salt (FSS) content of its products, experts have said.
Cost, cynicism and frustration: Malaysian government launches own palm oil standard
The Malaysian government has launched its own sustainable palm oil certification standard – but will this add to or detract from sustainability and transparency efforts in the sector?
Certification to assure soy-free sunflower lecithin
Cert ID Europe has introduced a certification programme to confirm that sunflower lecithin does not contain traces of soy.
Licensing effort for Shiga toxin diagnostic tech awarded
A joint effort to license assays that allow for the rapid detection of Shiga toxin has received a prize.