Food firms cash in as UK turns ethical
The move towards buying ethical foods is more than just a flash in the pan, according to new research.
Archives for October 11, 2006
Kids' foods and beverages set to soar, says report
The US market for foods and beverages targeting children is set to continue to experience strong growth, on the back of an increased demand for products specifically designed to address child nutrition, according to a new report.
School nutrition efforts look set to have lasting effect
As this week marks the 60th anniversary of the nation's school lunch program, a number of recent government, industry and health body initiatives could finally lead to US children having better access to nutritionally sound foods at schools.
Anti-flaking bakery improver saves time and costs
French ingredients firm Lesaffre has developed a baking improver which allows bread that has been frozen after high temperature baking to be ready within three minutes, without the flaking problem common in such products.
Carotenoid-rich vegetables linked to less stomach cancer
Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or roots vegetables could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by between 35 and 57 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden.
Costs cause new rise in DSM vitamin, premix, citric acid prices
DSM Nutritional Products is increasing prices of its food and pharma-grade vitamins, premixes and citric acid, as it redoubles efforts to cover rising raw material, energy and logistics costs.
China to set standards for burgeoning colostrum market
Chinese regulators are developing standards for bovine colostrum, the first milk from cows that has a growing following as a health product among Chinese consumers.
Canada invests in bioactive research center
In a show of institutional support for the nutraceutical industry, the Canadian government has announced a $2m Cdn plug for research into identifying plant, animal and marine compounds that can benefit health.
Too much fish linked to higher risk of premature birth
Eating too much fish during pregnancy is linked to high mercury levels in mothers and could put women at a higher risk of giving birth prematurely, report US scientists.
Dairy targets kids with healthy ingredients
A new report examining how dairy companies are successfully targeting healthy products to children underlines the growing importance of this particular food category.
FSA scrutinises EC food improvements package
The UK's FSA is holding a formal consultation on four proposals within the Food Improvement Agents Package that could affect numerous food makers.
Monsanto posts fourth quarter loss
Biotech giant Monsanto has seen profits dip in its fourth quarter, after a disappointing performance from its soybean and seeds business.