Let’s hear it for the sound of compostable packaging
The world’s first 100 percent biodegradable chip packet attracted a lot of noise last week, but not the buzz that SunChips’ maker FritoLay had been hoping for.
Archives for August 22, 2010
Caffeine not linked to certain heart risks in women, study
Researchers testing the theory that caffeine consumption is related to an increased risk of certain cardiovascular events have indicated that their findings actually reveal a potential benefit rather than a risk.
Red palm oil shows functional chocolate potential
Adding red palm olein to chocolate spread could boost its antioxidant power and nutrient availability, according to new research published in the journal Food Chemistry.
Probiotics group to target consumers in 2011
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is set to launch a new website early next year that will aim to deliver information about the microorganisms to consumers.
Food supplements can learn from drug traceability tactics
The food supplements can improve quality control measures by taking a lead from new traceability measures that pharmaceutical manufacturers are being made to follow in the European Union, according to a European quality control specialist.
Olive oil ‘waste’ could enrich foods and oils
Antioxidant- rich waste products from olive oil production could be extracted for use as a functional ingredient in other oils and foods, according to a new study.