Reformulation leads to overhaul of fats and oils dietary data

30-Mar-2009 - Significant changes in the way foods are formulated and improved methods of ingredient analysis have led to the revision of dietary data regarding fats and oils in the American diet.

Sesame oil mix could lead to low-fat cakes: Study

18-Mar-2009 - Formulating cakes with sesame oil, hydrocolloids and emulsifiers could replace fat in cakes, leading to low-fat alternatives of family favourites, suggests a new study.

Rice bran-soybean oil could offer trans-fat free shortenings: Study

10-Mar-2009 - A blend of oils from rice bran and soybean could produce a plastic fat for use as a shortening as a trans-fat replacer, says new research from Korea.

Monitoring program shows trans fats declining in Canadian foods

13-Feb-2009 - The Canadian government has released data showing that levels of trans fats have declined since the first results of its monitoring program were released in 2007 – but some food categories still have a way to go.

CSPI rejects task force trans fat advice

04-Feb-2009 - The Center for Science in the Public Interest has urged Pennsylvanian officials to ignore the advice of a task force on trans fat, which concluded that a mandatory ban “could be more harmful from a health perspective”.

Beta-glucan-rich fat replacers pass taste test for cookies: Study

02-Feb-2009 - Hydrocolloids containing beta-glucan could be used to replace fat in cookies and peanut spreads, according to a new study from the US and Korea.

Caravan claims to have ‘rewritten rule book’ for trans-free shortenings

20-Jan-2009 - Caravan Ingredients has claimed to have transformed the processing of shortenings and foods containing them, such as bakery products, with a new line of diglycerides.

Foodies lead the way in shaping the industry

17-Dec-2008 - A growing group of consumers dubbed foodies are shaping the American palate and offering food manufacturers a willing audience for product launches, a new report suggests.

News in brief

AMA supports trans fat ban

13-Nov-2008 - The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a new policy supporting legislation to ban the use of artificial trans fats in restaurants and bakeries across the US.

Bunge merger under threat after CPI withdraws support

05-Nov-2008 - The merger agreement between Bunge and Corn Products International has been thrown into turmoil as CPI’s board has withdrawn its support for the $4.8bn deal.

Meat and dairy miss out on low fat message

04-Nov-2008 - Dairy, pork and beef products have lost their appeal among a group of consumers who may have decreased consumption of these foods because they are associated with high-fat content, according to a survey.

Obesity blame game offers market opportunities

30-Oct-2008 - Consumers are shifting blame for obesity problems in the US on to food manufacturers, saying they should provide healthier products and holding them more responsible than fast-food firms, according to analysts.

Campbell changes formulations just for schools

29-Oct-2008 - Campbell Soup has reformulated its product line specifically for schools, lowering salt and fat content to meet the nutrition standards of an alliance set up to fight childhood obesity.

ADM and ABF strike vegetable oil deal

28-Oct-2008 - Archer Daniels Midland has joined with Associated British Foods in a new venture to manufacture, market and distribute packaged vegetable oil products in the US and Canada.

Tapping into kids eating habits

23-Oct-2008 - Food companies need to reinvent mealtimes and promote healthy snacking so kids and teens can reap the nutritional benefits, according to a new report from Mintel.

Backing for frozen foods in nutrition programs

21-Oct-2008 - An industry association is calling for frozen foods to be recognized in official government child nutrition programs, highlighting the importance of a varied and healthy diet.

Mars US adopts European-style nutrition labels

20-Oct-2008 - Mars is to launch a new front-of-pack labeling system on all of its chocolate, other confectionery and foods amid fresh calls in the US for a labeling overhaul.

USDA funds soybean oils designed to replace trans fats

11-Sep-2008 - Asoyia has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to market its low linolenic soybean oils which offer an alternative to trans fats.

Disappearance of trans fats drives innovation

23-Jul-2008 - The need to replace trans fats in food and beverages has spurred innovations within the industry, from new products to oilseed crop development, a new report said.

Bunge leads innovation with low-trans fat technology

02-Jul-2008 - Bunge North America has been awarded the 2008 IFT Food Expo Innovation Award for its trans fats reduction solutions.

Consumers do not understand trans fat labeling, says study

20-Jun-2008 - Presenting a product's trans fat content is largely wasted on consumers through the lack of interpretive footnotes or information on recommended daily value, say researchers.

Trans fat substitutes to offer diet therapy

13-Jun-2008 - Trans fats will soon be replaced by edible oils that can be used for "diet therapy" to help halt the progress of illness or disease, a research analyst claims.

McDonald's trans fat removal shows scale of movement

30-May-2008 - The swell of the tide against trans fats has reached new levels in recent months, as fast food group McDonalds has switched to using a blend of canola, corn and soybean oils to cook fries and other deep fried products.

Asoyia gains funding to expand trans free soy production

02-May-2008 - Asoyia has secured a $4m agreement with two venture capital firms to expand the marketing, research and development of its low linolenic, trans fats free soy products.