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Industry may see long term benefits from a 'people not profits' strategy
Industry they may see benefits in lowering prices and making products available to broader markets, according to one expert who suggests that manufacturers should consider people not profits by looking...
Smaller soda sizes may actually increase sales: Study
Consumers tend to buy more soda when offered it in packs of smaller sized servings than when offered a single large drink, according to new research.
RTE cereals reduce BMI in obesity-prone minority, low-income kids: Study
Obesity-prone minority US children from low-income families could reduce their body mass index (BMI) by prolonged consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals, new research suggests.
National Dairy Council blasts 'sensational' PETA ‘Got Zits?’ anti-dairy campaign
Animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has debuted its new ‘Got Zits?’ anti-dairy campaign billboard in the US – a move the National Dairy Council (NDC) has...
New foundation fosters public-private partnerships in food, agriculture research
A new foundation has come together to help transfer technology from federal scientists into new food products and strategies that could help combat obesity and find sustainable ways to feed...
PepsiCo seeks to patent novel high-protein nutrition beverages in 4floz ‘hydration units’ as protein craze gathers pace
An international patent application filed by PepsiCo last September - and published yesterday - reveals the firm is seeking to patent high-protein nutrition beverages in 4floz ‘hydration units’ containing alpha-lactalbumin,...
Sorghum is celiac-safe: Study
The cereal grain sorghum is a safe food for consumers with celiac disease and therefore ideal for gluten-free formulations, new research finds.
USDA program succeeds in boosting fruit, veggie consumption among school kids
A recent study has concluded that a US government program has been successful in getting kids in low income schools to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables. The program works...
Researchers ask: What’s left to discover about trans fats?
Further research on artificial trans fat and heart health is not necessary, claim the authors of a new review – but there is a need for more research in several...
There’s no such thing as a ‘miracle food’ warn experts
Researchers and global media should better consider the validity of single scientific studies that report on supposed ‘miracle foods’ in addition to considering that people do not eat foods or...
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Global food co seeks novel approach to enhance sweetness, naturally
A leading food manufacturer is looking for partners to help it identify natural ways to enhance sweetness, perhaps by utilizing ‘waste’ materials from food processes such as fruit peel.
Coca-Cola seeks to clarify high-fiber slurpee patent stories
Contrary to some media reports, Coca-Cola is not developing a new high-fiber frozen beverage, but it did help develop Slurpee Lite - a low-calorie beverage launched in 7-Eleven last May,...
Probiotic beads show potential for ‘friendly bugs’ to move beyond dairy
Using salmon eggs as their inspiration, Brazilian food scientists have developed probiotic beads for use in an expanded range of foods, including oriental cuisine.
Scientists engineer E.coli caffeine ‘addiction’ in beverages, say bacteria could clean wastewater
Scientists in the US have genetically modified an E.coli strain so that it is ‘addicted’ to caffeine, where it feeds on the stimulant and serves as a biosensor to measure...
Canola oil study provides further evidence of benefits of MUFA-rich diet
While extra virgin olive oil is currently basking in positive PR in the wake of the recent PREDIMED study on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, canola’s nutritional credentials also...
We eat with our eyes: Flavor perception strongly influenced by food color, says DDW
An informal taste test with two dozen students conducted by colors expert DD Williamson underlines just how strongly our perceptions of flavor are influenced by color.
Special edition: New trends in heart-healthy foods
Emerging heart health ingredients have a long way to go to challenge the established ‘big fish’
The well-established heart health ingredients will remain kings of the castle for the foreseeable future, but there are some pretenders to the crown emerging, according to formulation experts at Fortitech.
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Is there an alternative to hot water blanching for diced veg before it is frozen?
A leading food manufacturer is looking for partners to help it find an alternative to hot-water blanching as a means of inactivating the enzymes that make diced vegetables degrade prior...
Diana Plant Sciences debuts cocoa ingredient derived from plant stem cells
Diana Plant Sciences, based in Portland, OR, has brought to market what it says is the first nutraceutical ingredient produced completely in a bioreactor via plant stem cell technology.
Mondelez moves to patent degradable gum
The number two gum player Kraft (now Mondelez) has filed a patent for a degradable gum composition that is similar to one currently being assessed for novel foods approval in...
Adding traffic light symbols as well as calories to menus is a more effective way to get diners to cut calories
Adding traffic light symbols as well as calories to menus is a more effective way of encouraging diners to choose lower-calorie foods than listing calories in isolation, according to a...
Special edition: New trends in heart healthy foods
Natural galectin-3 inhibitors from pectins are the next big thing in heart-healthy foods, says start-up
A start-up called Pectacea is making "solid progress" on a pioneering project that could create a completely new category of heart-healthy foods based on the ability of natural pectins to inhibit a...
Packaging affects potato chip taste: Study
A new study, which reveals how potato chip packaging affects taste, will help brand owners tailor their products to consumer preference, says author Professor Charles Spence.
Bitter melon juice kills pancreatic cancer cells: US study
Scientists based in US claim their new study shows that bitter melon juice has strong efficacy against human pancreatic carcinoma cells without noticeable side effects, and urge its ‘clinical usefulness’.
Hydrocolloid firms hit back as Cornucopia urges industry to remove 'harmful' carrageenan from their products
While the Cornucopia Institute is attempting to re-ignite the debate about the safety of carrageenan with the publication of a new report urging shoppers to avoid it, no new scientific...
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