Man-made meat may be just around the corner, say scientists
Facing an ever-increasing population, and a growing demand for meat products, the world’s first in vitro meat may offer the beginning of a new solution to the problem, say researchers.
Archives for June 27, 2011
Geliko notches up double-digit growth for kosher gelatin
The New York-based firm that has spearheaded the commercialization of kosher gelatin is seeing strong double-digit sales growth, but says it has barely scratched the surface of the potential market.
Only a third of Americans eat breakfast daily, Kellogg’s survey finds
Only a third (34 percent) of Americans eat breakfast every day, although 54 percent say they would like to, according to a Kellogg Company survey of 14,000 Americans.
Industry slams call for kids’ junk food ad ban
Industry bodies have slammed a call from an influential group of doctors to ban junk food advertising in children’s programming, claiming that it is based on outdated research.
Nutrition Keys is ‘abuse of trust’: NEJM commentary
The Nutrition Keys front-of-pack labeling system unveiled by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and Food Marketing Institute last year is an industry abuse of trust, claims a new commentary.
‘Horrifying loss’ of muscle mass should serve as wake-up call, academic
Bed rest studies revealing a “horrifying” loss of muscle mass in older people after just a few days of inactivity should serve as a wake-up call for industry to put tackling sarcopenia higher up the priority list, scientists have argued.