EU25 backs Codex risk principles
Risk analysis is on the table at an upcoming European codex session next week in Bratislava with EU 25 offering its support to a proposal for new principles on the issue while calling for flexibility.
Archives for September 15, 2004
NPD to target older consumer
Consumers of retirement age are among the most affluent in Europe yet food companies are failing to tap the potential of this market with their products and advertising, an upcoming conference will investigate the science behind new product...
Growing home bakery market drives diversity
Although the market for bakery mixes in Central and Eastern Europe remains small, it is growing as consumers strive to bake at home and save time. The latest look at the launches for this category shows that variety is the driving force behind this...
New science clarifies flavour balance for orange juice matrix
Researchers exploring the flavour thresholds of orange juice have made strides towards designing more precise flavour profiles for better quality citrus juices that will ultimately cut costs for beverage manufacturers and provide consumers with an...
DHA speeds visual development in breast-fed infants
Baby food fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA speeds up visual development in breast-fed infants, report researchers this month.
Quercetin levels high in Mauritian vegetables
Further evidence to support the antioxidant power of broccoli and cabbage revealed this week following a small investigation into the phenol and flavonoid levels of ten common vegetables.