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Nanostructures tested as beta-carotene carriers in beverages

States ask EFSA for more guidance on GM assessment

Omega-3 formulation issues need fast resolution: study

Polyphenol-rich fruit protect against Alzheimer's: study

Demand soars for supplement rulebook

 
   
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Member states agree on minimum vitamin and mineral levels

Pepsi Bottling Group captures full year sales growth

Rising costs threaten Kellogg margins

Labelling proposal could harm single market, warns industry

 
 

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Nanostructures tested as beta-carotene carriers in beverages
Beta-carotene, used in foods and beverages as colourants and health ingredient, can be stabilised by novel nano-scale carriers, suggests innovative research from Germany... Read


States ask EFSA for more guidance on GM assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is working with member states to update risk assessment guidance for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to bring it in line with scientific progress and provide more... Read


Omega-3 formulation issues need fast resolution: study
The increasing formulation and fortification of foods with different types of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could be further enhanced by better understanding of how to protect them from oxidation,... Read


Polyphenol-rich fruit protect against Alzheimer's: study
A diet rich in polyphenol-rich fruit like apples, oranges and bananas may protect against oxidative stress linked to loss of cognitive function and Alzheimer's, suggests a new study... Read


Demand soars for supplement rulebook
A European wide set of guidelines to help companies comply with EU laws on producing and selling supplements has gained "global demand", the publishers have said... Read


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Member states agree on minimum vitamin and mineral levels
A working party drawing up levels for supplements and fortified foods have reached a "general agreement" that the lowest levels should be 15 per cent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) - but questions... Read


Pepsi Bottling Group captures full year sales growth
Full year sales were up seven per cent for the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) to $13.5bn, with the company expecting further growth ahead in 2008... Read


Rising costs threaten Kellogg margins
A double digit rise in advertising spend, as well as high energy and commodity costs, has led to declining margins for Kellogg's during the financial year, the cereal company reported yesterday... Read


Labelling proposal could harm single market, warns industry
Food industry groups are concerned that the European Commission's proposal on food labelling, which leaves the way open for national voluntary schemes to co-exist alongside EU requirements, will damage the single... Read

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Probiotics, friend or foe?

The headlines are sensationalist: twenty-four people have died in a probiotic trial. Therefore, probiotics may be fatal. Throw those yoghurt shots away! Read



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Roundtable targets EU allergen policy revamp
A roundtable discussion on allergen legislation to be held next month in Italy could spell the end of "may contain" warnings on food labels, according to one of its organisers... Read


Riggs launches new depositor for hand finished products
UK-based food equipment firm Riggs Autopack is introducing a spot depositor for ready meal, bakery and dessert products that require accurate hand finishing... Read


Sweet foods contain hidden salt risks
An industry body yesterday said consumers are unaware of the high salt content on some sweet products such as popcorn, cereals and hot chocolate, sparking calls for reformulation and improved labelling... Read


Key Technology sorter removes lettuce cores, boosts shelf-life
US-based Key Technology has developed a new sorter designed to remove the core from lettuce heads, saving on labour costs and increasing the product shelf life... Read


Dutch food agency says probiotics are safe
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) has said there is no danger in taking probiotic dairy drinks... Read

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