Weekly comment
Chasing down obesity
It is time to admit that society is fighting a part-time battle against the bulge, willingly lambasting soft drinks, burgers and chocolate, while shuffling silently away from a fairly dismal exercise rate.
Archives for May 8, 2006
Frito Lay to cut saturated fat by more than half
Frito-Lay has pledged to reduce the saturated fat in its leading potato chip brands, Lay's and Ruffles, by more than 50 percent by switching to NuSun sunflower oil.
Replace trans-fat and save thousands of lives, says review
Over a quarter of a million coronary heart disease events could be avoided by replacing trans-fats in foods, says a new review - calls that have been welcomed by a leading trans fat-free producer.
Scientists achieve allergen-free soy breakthrough
Researchers have isolated two Chinese soybean lines that can grow without the primary protein linked to soy allergies in children and adults.
Ocean Spray set to emphasise health at Vitafoods
Ocean Spray plans to reinforce the health benefits behind its portfolio of cranberry ingredients at this week's Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva.
Chr Hansen launches 'natural' colours for soft drinks
Chr Hansen's new range of natural colours has been formulated to help transparent beverage manufacturers reinforce the sector's healthy image.
Federal regulator reviews Italy's aspartame study
The US food regulator says it is still investigating claims by researchers in Italy that aspartame causes cancer, despite a European finding that the study was flawed.
EU artisan cheese makers push their products
A Euro-Mediterranean network for the protection, promotion and territorial development of Mediterranean artisan cheeses is bringing together diverse regions of Spain, Italy and France.
Mintel identifies major trends to impact food industry
New ingredients, health and portability are amongst trends that will impact the US food market within the next five years, according to Mintel, which presented its findings at the FMI show on Sunday.