WHO recommends global phasing out of trans fats
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that governments around the world phase out partially hydrogenated oils if trans-fat labelling alone doesn't spur significant reductions.
Archives for September 28, 2006
Spinach outbreak could lead to tougher food safety laws
In the wake of an outbreak of E. coli sickness due to contaminated packaged spinach, consumer and health groups are calling for tougher food safety laws for processors of produce.
BASF confirms B2 food grade price increase
BASF has confirmed that it is increasing prices of its vitamin B2 for food products, three days after it announced similar measures for the same vitamin intended for animal feed.
Palsgaard emulsifier 'doubles' bakery shelf life
A new cake emulsifier which lengthens shelf life to a minimum of 24 months has been devised by Danish ingredients manufacturer Palsgaard.
Vitamin E in pecans may reduce LDL oxidation
A handful of pecans a day could reduce the risk of heart disease, found a recent study, likely due to the nut's high vitamin E content.
And finally... sweet success for Lyle's Golden Syrup
The famous Lyle's Golden Syrup tin, familiar to millions of UK consumers, has been named by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest branding.
Puratos to contruct US sourdough facility
Bakery ingredients firm Puratos is to construct a new sourdough plant in the US, designed to address increasing demand for its ready to use fermented sourdough line, which has until now been produced exclusively in Europe.
EU court throws out sodium gluconate cartel appeal
The European Court of First Instance has dismissed an appeal against the EC's decision in October 2001 to fine a global sodium gluconate cartel.
Task force to address advertising, kids' obesity link
Representatives from the food, television and advertising industries are to team up to create a task force designed to examine the link between TV commercials and the rising rate of childhood obesity.