Archives for July 24, 2008

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Irish manufacturers pledge milk innovation commitment

By Neil Merrett

Some of the leading players in the Irish dairy industry are taking part in a major investment program designed to help develop a new generation of milk-derived functional ingredients to compete with international rivals.

UK cake-eaters prefer smaller treats

By Jess Halliday

Good things come in small packages. That seems to be the belief of time-pressed consumers in the UK, who are buying more cakes that come in individual packages than five years ago.

Xylitol bears show dental health potential - study

By Neil Merrett

Gummy bear candies, not traditionally seen as a first line of defence in battling tooth decay, may play some role in providing oral health care to children when containing some sugar alcohols, according to a new clinical trial in the US.

Fructose again linked to fat build-up: study

By Stephen Daniells

Fat build-up from fructose consumption may be greater than what occurs when we eat other types of sugars, such as glucose and sucrose, according to a new study.