Science

Nestlé scientists developing slow-release coffee

22-Dec-2015 By Hal Conick

Scientists at Nestlé are working on a new formula for slow-release coffee, something that could conceivably spread the effects of caffeine out over a longer period of time.

Coca-Cola defends $1m gift to scientists who shift obesity blame away from soda

13-Aug-2015 By Rachel Arthur

The Coca-Cola Company says it wants to set the record straight on its role in funding scientific research, after coming under fire for funding a program which says there is ‘no compelling evidence’ that sugary drinks and diets are responsible for obesity.

Quaker oat science: The reality is, it’s just big companies that can fund this research, says analyst

21-Aug-2013 By Kacey Culliney

Quaker's involvement in oat research does not need to be compromised by its interest in the sector and should be supported given the lack of funding from elsewhere, says an analyst.

Dow AgroSciences unveils new R&D facility at Indianapolis HQ

17-Apr-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Dow AgroSciences has opened a new biotechnology research center at its Indianapolis headquarters.

IFT launches food scientist certification scheme

27-Aug-2012

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched a global Certified Food Scientist (CFS) program to recognize applied scientific knowledge and skills in the food industry.

McCormick-backed study probes effects of black pepper and rosemary on mental energy and fatigue

09-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring whether rosemary or black pepper could tackle mental fatigue as part of a series of studies financed by the McCormick Science Institute.

DSM joins New York Academy of Sciences nutrition council

26-Nov-2010

DSM has joined the Leadership Council of the New York Academy of Sciences’ Global Nutrition Science Research Initiative as the company continues to tackle the problem of hidden hunger.

Meet FoodNavigator-USA at IFT in Chicago

06-Jul-2010

Planning to attend the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo 2010 in Chicago? Meet the dedicated editorial team behind FoodNavigator-USA.com and NutraIngredients-USA.com.

FDA should improve GRAS oversight, says GAO

08-Mar-2010 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The FDA needs to improve its oversight of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) food ingredients, claims a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Ocean Spray promotes from within for new research manager

13-Mar-2009

Cranberry giants Ocean Spray have appointed Dr Christina Khoo to the position of manager of research sciences, emphasizing the company’s continued drive of science.

FDA makes health claim notification estimates

25-Sep-2008 By Lorraine Heller

The US Food and Drug Administration estimates that it will receive only one nutrient content claim notification and two health claim notifications per year, according to a notice to be published in the Federal Register.

Integrity of industry-sponsored nutrition research questioned

09-Jan-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.

New wheat variety could improve nutrition

01-Mar-2006 By staff reporter

CSIRO has developed a new experimental wheat variety with the
potential to provide benefits in the areas of bowel health,
diabetes and obesity.

Weekly Comment

The business of food safety

25-Jul-2005

One cannot envy the chief executive faced with a scientific study
that casts doubt over the efficacy or safety of his core product.
But avoiding a sales slump, media vilification and even charges of
fraud means squaring up to such...