FSA reiterates salt cutback request
Public sector caterers and their suppliers are being asked once again by the Food Standards Agency to reduce the amount of salt used in their food production and supplies of processed foods.
Archives for June 1, 2003
Fermented milk for lactose intolerance
Drinking fermented milk appeared to eliminate or drastically reduce symptoms related to lactose intolerance in people with the allergy, report US researchers on a small study.
Kikkoman, far reaching investment in US
Japanese soy sauce giant Kikkoman is to forge ahead with plans to expand in the US with the announcement this week that it has earmarked $100-million (approx. €86m) for the expansion of its plant in Walworth County in Wisconsin.
Barley to beat high cholesterol?
Research continues into the potential benefits that oats and barley could have on our health with new findings from the US suggesting that diets high in barley could lower total cholesterol levels, and could be of particular benefit to post-menopausal...
Galaxy teams up with European cheese maker
Maker of dairy alternatives Galaxy Nutritional Foods has entered into a distribution and licensing agreement with French cheese firm Fromageries Bel, which will see its products distributed in a large number of European markets.
Milk product for lactose intolerance?
Drinking fermented milk appeared to eliminate or drastically reduce symptoms related to lactose intolerance in people with the allergy, report US researchers on a small study.
Caramel, the plain option
A rich hue combined with a bland flavour profile is the latest caramel colour from US company Sethness.
Martek expands range of infant formula
Infant nutrition firm Ross Products is to launch a protein hydrolysate infant formula with iron on the US market. The product will also contain Martek Bioscience's blend of DHA and ARA oils.
Cognis Q1 reflects difficult economy
Cognis, the group behind Tonalin CLA, reported an organic sales growth of €13.9 million for the first quarter, up 1.7 per cent from last year, although total sales were hit hard by negative exchange rates, falling almost 7 per cent.
Cop on to bone health
Taking copper supplements had a protective effect against oxidation in erythrocytes in older adults, according to new European research, investigating the role of the trace mineral on human health.