Danone offers to feed the world
It is not a task for the faint-hearted, but French dairy and food group Danone has pledged to use more research and development resources to tackle malnutrition around the world.
Archives for December 19, 2006
Protein-sugar combo could boost encapsulation stability
A protein-polysaccharide combination for stabilising water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could lead to customised double emulsions with differing release behaviours, German researchers report.
Trans Fat Focus
New 'unbiased' test to compare zero trans oil alternatives
An independent trans fat free cooking oil contest has been launched in the US, designed to provide unbiased information on the different zero trans oils currently available on the market.
Confusion drives consumers away from sugar, says industry body
A 'low sugar' claim does not necessarily mean 'low calorie' or 'better for you', said the US Sugar Association, in its latest attempt to recapture a part of the market lost to the growing popularity of sweeteners.
Coffee prices recovering after years of crisis
The coffee market recorded a significant rise in Arabica prices in November, while Robusta prices rose only slightly according to the ICO.
EFSA adopts opinion on Bayer GM crop
Europe's Food Safety Authority has ruled that a genetically-modified cotton plant, which can be used for food applications, presents no cause for concern.
Glycemic-control is still a rising star, says research
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and formulators in the coming years.