Fat or sugar? Genes may have the deciding vote
Along with taste, appearance, smell and texture, food choice may also be genetic as a study identifies biology as a factor in preferring foods high in either fat or sugar.
Archives for October 5, 2016
Foodwatch launches campaign against undeclared use of gelatine in fruit juice
Juice manufacturers that use gelatine as a processing aid without declaring it on-pack may not be breaking EU law but are deceiving consumers, says campaign group Foodwatch.
Fried cabbage sold as crispy seaweed and crab substituted with seafood sticks - survey
Fried cabbage sold as crispy seaweed, crab substituted with seafood sticks and a false origin in the product name are some examples of food fraud uncovered by a survey.
Researchers create bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from cheese waste
Researchers led by AINIA technology center in Spain, have created a bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from surplus cheese whey.
Sweet success: TINE's nutrition chief on its million-kilo sugar cut
Over the past ten years, Norwegian dairy and cereal manufacturer TINE has cut one million kilos of sugar from its products each year. We spoke to the company's head of nutrition about its sugar reduction strategy.
KFC welfare standards slammed in report
For the fourth year in row, Yum Brands ranked second lowest in the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW), a performance that World Animal Protection slammed as “unacceptable”.
France’s Terrena in €150m poultry investment
Terrena, the parent company of newly-created French poultry processor Galliance, has announced a major €150m three-year investment program to boost chicken exports.
Achtung baby, the next step is court: Amazon’s e-commerce hopes could be Dash-ed
Amazon's Dash button does not comply with German law, says the country's consumer group, which has issued the online retail giant with a warning and intends to take Amazon to court.
Authorities and industry must take measures on food fraud - Consumentenbond
Governments and industry should take measures to combat food fraud, according to Consumentenbond, after the group found authenticity issues in Dutch products.
Illegal dyes and jelly mini-cups back on Government Chemist radar
Illegal dyes and the choking hazards of jelly mini-cups were two issues that resurfaced after gaps of several years, according to the Government Chemist annual review.
Best global brands: Which beverages make the 2016 list?
Coca-Cola takes third place in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands Report, but which other beverage brands make the list?