UK, Germany checking soft drinks for benzene
Food safety authorities in Britain and Germany are checking soft drinks for benzene after tests suggest a private deal with soft drinks firms in the US, 15 years ago, failed to fix the problem.
Archives for February 20, 2006
More evidence for diabetes and CVD protection by whole grains.
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, a rich source of bran, fibre, minerals and vitamins, could reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes and heart disease, claims a new study that adds to a growing body of evidence on the subject.
New deal in Canada for SourceOne's Sytrinol
Sytrinol, a cholesterol-lowering compound from citrus peel, is being introduced in products by Natural Factors Nutritional Products for the Canadian market, as a result of a deal with SourceOne Global Partners.
Ingredients for innovation: Japan
Japan may have been the first country to have fully-regulated, health claim-bearing functional foods, but according to Paul Yamaguchi, president of New York-based market analyst Paul Yamaguchi & Associates, FOSHU is not fundamental to the health...
B&D teams up with Xsto in the Northeast
California-based B&D Nutritional Ingredients is extending its reach across the United States with a new agreement for Xsto Solutions to act as a business sales agent, representing its full range of antioxidant ingredients.
Dietary fibre and colorectal cancer - where do we stand?
Men who have diets high in fibre are 29 per cent more likely to be protected from colorectal cancer than women, a result that may explain the disagreement between other studies, claims new research.
EU to formalise new sugar regime today
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will formally adopt new sugar reform regulations today after months of fine-tuning the final wording.
Danisco targets Chinese cultures growth
Danisco Cultures is expanding its involvement in the Asian market with the launch of its patented Yo-Mix Real Quick freeze-dried cultures.
Cargill continues patent battle for high oleic canola oils
US agribusiness firm Cargill on Friday filed an appeal of a judge's ruling in December that prevents the company from enforcing patents for high oleic oils.