Archives for October 11, 2006

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Canada invests in bioactive research center

By  Clarisse Douaud

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.

Kids' foods and beverages set to soar, says report

By  Lorraine Heller

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

By  Lorraine Heller

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

By  Catherine Boal

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

By  Stephen Daniells

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.

FSA scrutinises EC food improvements package

By  Anthony Fletcher

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

By  staff reporter

Biotech giant Monsanto has seen profits dip in its fourth quarter, after a disappointing performance from its soybean and seeds business.

Dairy targets kids with healthy ingredients

By  staff reporter

A new report examining how dairy companies are successfully targeting healthy products to children underlines the growing importance of this particular food category.