Low-carbs playing major role in new product development
The impact of the low-carb diet, previously expected to have little staying power in the UK, may be greater than anticipated, shows a new report.
Archives for May 27, 2004
National Starch changes starch name to improve brand awareness
National Starch has changed the name of its Novelose resistant starch in an attempt to build brand awareness for the line in Europe.
Soyfoods appear to cut risk of endometrial cancer
Regular intake of soyfoods is associated with a reduced risk of endometrial cancer, finds a large study of Chinese women published in tomorrow's British Medical Journal (vol 328, p1285).
UK offers practical solution to high nutrient levels
New supplement labels that advise consumers of the possible risks of high strength vitamins will show European regulators that such products do not need to be reformulated and can remain on the market, say UK supplement makers.
Frutarom set to buy IFF's European unit
Israeli flavours group Frutarom has signed a letter of intent to buy the European fruit preparations business of US-based International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a move which will significantly boost Frutarom's pretensions as a single-source...
Phytosterols in milk, cereal bars cleared by FSANZ
Cereal bars and milk products containing cholesterol-lowering plant sterols have been cleared as safe by Australia's food authority.