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Trans fatty acids impact biomarker inflammation, new study
As food makers continue to slice artery-clogging trans fats out of their formulations, a new study sheds light on the mechanisms behind the impact of these fats on health, examining whether trans fatty acid intake could also affect biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, writes Lindsey Partos.
Suomen Rehu expands position in Finnish vegetable oil market
Finnish vegetable oil maker Suomen Rehu strengthens market synergies buying a majority stake in rapeseed and soy oil firm Mildola Oy, writes Lindsey Partos.
Israel to impose trans fat labels?
Opportunities continue to open up for trans fat alternatives as Israel communicates plans to become the world's third country to impose labelling rules on artery-clogging trans fats.
Cinnamon drop: latest ingredient to go trans fat free
As the deadline for trans fats labeling approaches, confectionery manufacturer Wilbur last week launched a zero trans fat cinnamon drop.
Jays potato chips market trans fat free status
Jays Potato Chips on Wednesday became another company to take advantage of the growing consumer awareness of the dangers of trans fats.
Ingredient openings as McDonalds pays millions in trans fat settlement
A landmark settlement on trans fats in the US last week will incite global food makers, fearful of litigation, to delve further into new food formulations that use alternative ingredients to eliminate harmful fatty acids, reports Lindsey Partos.
Codex focus on fats and oils standards
Speciality oil firms will have the chance to voice their concerns on global food codes as 100 government delegates meet to discuss the fats and oil industry at a week-long session, kicking off in the UK next week.
Patent protection opens up Europe for fat replacer
Patent protection extends to Europe for US fat replacer Z-Trim, claims Fibergel Technologies, the manufacturer behind the product, optimistic the move will lift sales in Europe.
Harmful mechanism behind trans fats unlocked
Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism in the liver that explains how consuming foods rich in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids can send blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides soaring.
Cargill and Bayer bring trans fats alternative oil to market
Spearing the growing trans fat alternative market, Germany's Bayer CropScience will link up with private agro firm Cargill to bring a new speciality oil to the market. Lindsey Partos reports.
Aarhus, still on the market
Danish fats firm still on the market as majority stakeholder waits for a sale.
Corn Products profit falls in Q4
Food ingredients and syrups manufacturer Corn Products International said on Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit fell 41 percent as a result of restructuring in Mexico and South America.
Bearish prices for palm oil push Malaysia to consider crop cuts
Food makers enjoying bearish prices for palm oil used extensively in food applications could see a rise as Malaysia, the world's number one producer, builds plans to reduce palm oil production, writes Lindsey Partos.
Bearish prices for palm oil push Malaysia to consider crop cuts
Food makers enjoying bearish prices for palm oil used extensively in food applications could see a rise as Malaysia, the world's number one producer, builds plans to reduce palm oil production, writes Lindsey Partos.
Stronger yields for vegetable oils in 2005
Supplies for a range of vegetable oils used extensively by the food industry are likely to improve for 2004/05 year on stronger yields for peanuts, soybeans and rapeseed oil.
Stronger yields in 2005 for vegetable oils
Supplies for a range of vegetable oils used extensively by the food industry are likely to improve for 2004/05 year on stronger yields for peanuts, soybeans and rapeseed oil.
Chicago Sweeteners to distribute fat replacer
Chicago Sweeteners is to become the distributor for FiberGel Technologies' Z-Trim as the company starts to scale up production of the fat replacer.
China begins soybean futures trading
China is continuing its moves to liberalise trade and facilitate economic growth, and food producers have this month been given a particular boost with the start of futures trading for imported soybeans, reports Anand Krishnamoorthy.
Loders Croklaan highlights Malaysian connection
Dutch producer of oils and fats Loders Croklaan has changed its company logo in an effort to underline the connection with its Malaysian parent company IOI Group and emphasize their joint palm oil strategy.
Seafood producer goes trans fat free
Leading frozen seafood brand Gorton's announced last week that it had removed trans fats from all its product lines.
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