Processors find new ways to cut operating costs
US processors are seeking new ways to cut operating costs and increase competitiveness in the face of another tough trading year, says PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Archives for January 17, 2007
Rice, potato pancake good alternative to wheat, says ARS
Scientists in the US have found that a flour made from rice and sweet potatoes is a "superior substitute" to wheat in pancakes, suggesting a possible alternative for products targeting celiac sufferers.
Red meat may increase diabetics heart disease risk, suggests study
High consumption of red meat and heme iron from the diet may the risk of coronary heart disease amongst diabetics by 50 per cent, says new research from Harvard.
UHT treatment may reduce cholesterol-lowering effects of soy
Ultra high temperature (UHT) processing of soy beverages may result in products that actually raise LDL-cholesterol levels, according to new research from NutriPharma.
Peanut oil production doubles with new US Golden Peanut refinery
Leading US peanut supplier Golden Peanut Company is expanding into the peanut oil market, with the start up this month of a new multi million-dollar oil refinery.
EU lifts extra GMO controls on US corn
The European Commission has lifted extra controls on imports of US corn products for unauthorised genetically modified material, claiming that these are no longer necessary.
FSA opens consultation over EU additives directive
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched its consultation regarding the implementation of EU directives in England on food additives other than colours and sweeteners and sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.