Event aims to settle differences over labelling
A forthcoming European conference on labelling will give food makers the opportunity to air their views on current requirements and pressing concerns.
Archives for January 4, 2006
Plastic packaging additive cuts out taste and odors
A new plastics additive removes taste and odor molecules as they pass through food packaging, its developer claims.
Soy could worsen heart disease, study
New research published today reveals that consuming soy could have a "severe" impact on a genetic heart condition that affects one in 500 people, though the authors caution that the effect has so far only been observed in male mice.
FSA begins search for CEO to fill Bell's boots
The exiting chief executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency will leave behind an organisation well equipped to deal with crises, and make difficult but necessary decisions.
Nutrinova achieves effective sweetener blend for sauces
Nutrinova claims that sauces and ketchups sweetened with a formula containing Sunett are virtually indistinguishable from varieties with full sugar content.
Barley products to carry heart health claim
US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved the health claim for immediate use.
Monsanto reports "record" first quarter sales
Agricultural products giant Monsanto today reported strong first quarter sales, on the back of a good performance from its seeds and genomics segment.
The rise of vitamin D
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.