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UK to begin consultation on food labelling
14-May-2012 - The UK government today launches fresh talks which could lead to a new universal way to label the nutritional content of food.
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil welcomes WWF review
14-May-2012 - The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has lent its backing to the WWF's Palm Oil Investor Review 2012.
Spanish researchers spell out 2020 consumer food trends
04-May-2012 - ‘Eater-tainment’, ‘SuperSense’ and ‘Food Telling’ are among the food consumer trends predicted to be prominent in 2020 by researchers at Spain’s Azti-Tecnalia research and development centre.
Strides in producing sustainable palm oil “not matched” by uptake
24-Apr-2012 - Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) has reached a “milestone” with production in excess of six million tonnes but market uptake has been slowing, according to RSPO figures.
Oil quality assurance collaboration could boost production efficiency – Cargill
23-Apr-2012 - Collaborative research, conducted by food processor Cargill and the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS), has led to the refinement of methods to assure consistent oil quality in food products.
Fish protein could provide basis for new wave of functional foods, suggest researchers
12-Apr-2012 - There is great potential to develop novel, marketable, omega-3 rich functional food products from inexpensive sources such as fish protein isolate, according to new research.
Baked goods and fast-foods linked to depression: Study
04-Apr-2012 - Consumption of fast food and commercial baked goods are linked to an increased risk of depression, according to new research.
PepsiCo on nutrient profiling: “We are operating in a legal vacuum”
03-Apr-2012 - Three years late and seeking further extensions, nutrient profiles remain the missing link in the European Union’s new health claim regime. Frustrated stakeholders say the time to decide is nigh.
EPHA on food industry taxation: “The time for a free-for-all is finished”
02-Apr-2012 - Last week, Monika Kosinska, the secretary general of the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), engaged industry in a debate about the worthiness and effectiveness of taxes on unhealthier foods to spur reformulation and healthier eating.
AAK strengthens position as ‘market leader’ with expansion in Burkino Faso
29-Mar-2012 - AarhusKarlshamn will triple its work with women’s groups in Burkino Faso to cement its position as a ‘front runner’ in the market over the next two years.
Unilever cranks up open innovation activities
20-Mar-2012 - Unilever is looking for new ideas to help it reduce the sodium levels in its food products by a further 15 to 20% without compromising taste - just one ‘want’ on its newly launched open innovation platform.
EU risk assessor hikes intake safety levels for food additive BHT
13-Mar-2012 - The European food safety assessor has revised upward the acceptable daily limit for food additive used in chewing gum and fats and oils - BHT.
Natural and functional formulations could learn from salt, fat, and sugar reduction technologies, says Leatherhead expert
12-Mar-2012 - Technical solutions used for the reduction of salt, fat, and sugar could offer the food industry additional opportunities when it comes formulating with natural and functional ingredients, according to one expert at Leatherhead Food Research.
Trans fats linked to stroke incidence: Study
02-Mar-2012 - Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans-fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study suggests.
Bunge and Senwes target South African vegetable and protein market
23-Feb-2012 - Vegetable oil and protein demand is strong in South Africa driven by a burgeoning population and rising incomes, and global oilseed player Bunge will target these lucrative markets through a new joint venture crushing facility.
One step microcapsules will provide new opportunities and benefits for industry, say researchers
10-Feb-2012 - An innovative new technology platform could provide manufacturers and food formulators with greater control and speed when producing encapsulated ingredients such as flavours and bioactive ingredients, say its developers.
Burden of ‘fat taxes’ questioned
27-Jan-2012 - Importers of food and drink to European countries that impose a ‘sin’ or ‘fat’ tax should pay close attention to how it impacts the market, according to one expert specialising in EU food law.
Animal fat and cholesterol may increase gestational diabetes risk: Study
27-Jan-2012 - A pre-pregnancy diet that is high in animal fat and cholesterol could almost double the risk of pregnancy related diabetes, says new research.
Low fat mayo - soy milk and gums could be the answer say Iranian researchers
16-Jan-2012 - Soy milk can act as an egg yolk substitute in low-cholesterol low-fat mayonnaise, finds new research from Iran.
Fatty taste receptor may explain fatty food preference: Study
16-Jan-2012 - Scientists claim to have discovered a fatty taste receptor in humans, which could make people more or less sensitive to the fat content of food and influence food preference, according to a new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research.