CASH survey shows progress in UK salt reduction
UK food formulators and manufacturers should be applauded for their progress on salt reduction, say the findings of a survey from the Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH).
Archives for January 29, 2007
EU agency sets maximum limit for bisphenol A
The EU's food agency today set a maximum limit for human daily intakes of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical implicated as a potential carcinogen and widely used in plastic food packaging and cans.
Meat flavor products regulated by FSIS, clarifies USDA
Manufacturers of flavor products formulated with significant levels of meat or poultry ingredients must have these approved by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS), the agency said last week.
Pure juices can reduce disease risk, says review
Pure fruit and vegetable juices are generally regarded as healthy, despite containing less fibre than the whole fruit. A review of studies into their potential to reduce risk of chronic disease may serve to validate the popular perception and give...
British kids are highest spenders on confectionery, sodas
Children in the UK spend more on confectionery and fizzy drinks than any of their European counterparts, according to the latest report by market researcher Datamonitor.
Friesland takes spray drying to Asia
Friesland Foods is expanding its spray drying operations within Indonesia, as it looks to capture growing demand for powdered ingredient ranges in the region.
Hershey joint venture targets Chinese sweet tooth
US Confectioner Hershey is to form a joint venture with Korean counterpart Lotte Confectionery, as it looks to enter the dynamic Chinese chocolate market to offset declining domestic sales.
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Deja Moo: Are we ready for cloned cattle?
Here we go again. Yet another technology in its infancy is likely to be introduced into the food supply, while industry remains cautious and consumers divided.
Scientists target probiotic potential
University of Leeds scientists are giving an insight into a possible future of pro and prebiotics with GM probiotic bacteria that can stimulate the immune system when 'switched on' by specific prebiotic sugar.