Food allergies may be overdiagnosed, claim researchers
Many Americans who think they have food allergies are misdiagnosed, according to a research review published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Archives for May 18, 2010
Cellulose ingredient prices rise due to Chinese fabric demand
An increase in demand for rayon fabric in China has led to higher prices for microcrystalline cellulose, a stabilizer for foods, drinks and personal care products, and an excipient for pharmaceuticals.
ChromaDex slips into profit in first quarter
ChromaDex is optimistic about its stronghold in the food and supplement sector following a strong first quarter, which saw a revenue increase of 34 percent.
Monsanto gets FDA GRAS for trans-fat free soybeans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection that Monsanto’s ‘nutritionally improved’ soybeans are generally recognized as safe (GRAS), enabling food makers to test the soy oil.
EU dairy industry turns to cheese as market recovers
Dairy processors in the EU are turning to cheese in an effort to put the market turbulence of a year ago behind them, according to a US government report.