Archives for July 29, 2008

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Special edition: Natural colours

Sourcing natural colours is no easy feat

By Jess Halliday

In the second of a four part series on natural colours, FoodNavigator looks at challenges in finding colours that work in formulations – and ensuring the supply chain is secure once a source has been identified.

SunOpta announces profits for first quarter

By Sarah Hills

SunOpta is catching up on filing its financial results and has announced a rise in profits in the first quarter of this year despite hefty professional fees relating to its berry division write-down.

Study plays up skimmed milk sports hydration boost

By Neil Merrett

Skimmed milk may become an unlikely new secret weapon within an athlete's kit bag, with new research linking the product to a beneficial effect on preventing dehydration after a workout.

Soy bean extract seeks EU Novel Foods status

By Shane Starling

Touchi, a fermented soy bean extract that has been used for centuries in Japan, China and other parts of Asia may be available to European consumers if a European Union Novel Foods application is approved.

CRN attacks disease in GSK weight loss petition

By Shane Starling

Reclassifying weight loss claims as disease claims will unfairly "disease-ify" many health conditions, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).