Weekly Comment
Time to ditch the FFQ
Little wonder consumers are confused about which foods are good for them, and which bad, when scientists use methods with almost no chance of meaningful results.
Archives for January 30, 2006
Natural enzymes improve product texture, say EU scientists
European Union scientists have developed new natural enzymes that claim to improve the texture of high-protein food products, reducing the need for certain product-enhancing ingredients.
Soft drinks shift rocks Cott profits
Profits tumbled by two thirds last year for the world's largest supplier of private label soft drinks, Cott Corporation, as the group struggled to cope with rising input costs and a consumer shift to non-carbonated drinks.
'Contagious' obesity to be tackled with vaccine?
New research published this month suggests that certain viruses may cause obesity, providing evidence that factors other than poor diet or lack of exercise may be contributing to the growing obesity epidemic.
Junk food marketers target kids with dirty tricks
Snack food advertisers should be banned from targeting children with underhand advertising campaigns that parents are oblivious to, says a new report.
Industry develops whole grain 'action plan'
A whole grain 'action plan,' which aims to make whole grains more wide spread, was recently developed by healthy eating executives together with marketing, regulatory and food technology executives from 40 leading US food manufacturers.