USDA invests in food program research
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to invest almost $2m in evaluating its food and nutrition assistance programs, in an effort to enhance these on the back of advice from external researchers.
Archives for October 30, 2006
Beta-cyclodextrin: potential for vanillin encapsulation?
Encapsulating vanillin in beta-cyclodextrin could improve the water solubility of the compound, as well as offering protection against oxidative degradation, suggests research from Greece.
Jungbunzlauer targets salt and sugar reduction
Ingredients giant Jungbunzlauer plans to use next month's HIE show in Frankfurt to unveil a raft of healthier solutions to aid food makers.
KFC cuts trans fats as heart health battle wages on
A nationwide campaign to remove artery-clogging trans fatty acids from the US food chain received another significant boost today, after popular fast food franchise Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced it is to switch to non-trans cooking oil.
Food industry M&A's increase plant productivity, USDA report
Processing plants in eight major food industries became significantly more productive after being acquired, according to a new government report on mergers and acquisitions in the US food industry.
Novozymes raises earnings outlook after strong results
Novozymes has reported 'highly satisfactory' results for the first nine months of 2006, enabling the enzyme giant to adjust the outlook for earnings upwards.
Weekly comment
A fair trade future
The world needs an independent trade watchdog to properly regulate the international food supply chain if we as a society are to truly create a more sustainable and ethical food market.