Western firms size up Chinese gelatine market
PB Gelatins, the gelatin activity of Tessenderlo Group, is setting up a joint venture to be known as PB Gelatins (Pingyang), near Wenzhou in south-eastern China.
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Major food firms back new kids' ad guidelines
The US food and advertising industries yesterday announced new guidelines that would tighten the promotion of junk food to children, but the move has already been criticized as being inadequate.
Omega-3 fatty acid may slash dementia risk - study
Increased bloods levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc acid (DHA) could slash the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new study from the US.
Meat preservatives work as antibacterial agents, scientist claims
Solutions used by meat processors to improve shelf life and taste can also help to reducepathogens, including E. coli 0157:H7, according to a recent study.
US get worst health marks
Even though Americans are willing to spend money on healthy products, they are less likely than other nationalities to make long lasting behavior changes, according to a new report from Business Insights.
UK backs voluntary approach to food ads
The UK's minister for public health has reaffirmed the government's "commitment to work in partnership with industry on key areas such as advertising, labelling and education".
New Hispanic nutrition guidelines promote healthy eating
A Californian nutrition council has published guidelines for Hispanic consumers in an effort to encourage good nutrition amongst the nation's most unhealthy population.
MGP sharpens ingredients focus as sales continue to fall
Ingredients firm MGP has seen first quarter sales increases on the back of a good performance from its distillery products, but the firm's food ingredients segment continued to be unprofitable.
Dark chocolate acts as aspirin, study
Cocoa can function in the same way as aspirin in preventing heart attacks, according to a new study investigating its effect on blood platelets.