Salt Awareness Week: has progress been made?
Salt Awareness Week has reignited debate in the UK over how much success the food industry has had in reducing salt in processed food.
Archives for January 31, 2007
Chocolate taps consumer health concerns
The results of a consumer survey on healthy chocolate suggests that the substance once considered solely as a sweet confectionery item has made huge strides towards the realm of health foods.
Private label grows with improved quality, variety, says report
Private label food and beverage products continue to grow in popularity, opening up new opportunities for some manufacturers, while presenting tougher competition for others.
UK food retailers 'committed to removing trans fats'
A voluntary commitment by British Retail Consortium (BRC) members to eliminate industrially added trans-fats represents a major change of gear in the battle to make processed food products healthier.
Folic acid effects two-faced depending on B12 levels, says study
The effects of increased folic acid intake amongst the elderly may be a double-edged sword, with benefits and harm dependent on the person's vitamin B12 levels, says a new study.
CSM expands global bakery ingredient reach
Dutch firm CSM has acquired ADM's North American bakery ingredients division in a move designed to increase the company's global reach.
IFF sets off on road to recovery
Leading US flavor and fragrance firm IFF has reported strong growth in its fourth quarter and full year, indicating that the company could be coming up for air after a tough year in 2005.
Whole grain info sheet aims to boost consumption
A new whole grains fact sheet aims to provide consumers with easy to understand information on the healthy grains: what they are, what they do and where to find them.