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Saturated fat targets to stimulate ingredient development

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Commission takes emergency measures on GM rice imports

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FSA board discusses food safety
Today's meeting of the UK Food Standards Agency's Board will include a progress report on food safety, highlighting achievements but also flagging areas of concern like rising rates of foodbourne illness... Read


Erythritol demand to grow with EU acceptance
EU member states must recognise erythritol as an approved sweetener by tomorrow, which is expected to increase its use in low-calorie products across Europe... Read


Red wine heart benefits no different to other alcohols: study
The potential health benefits of a single glass of polyphenol rich red wine are no different to any other alcoholic beverage, according to new research.  ... Read


Saturated fat targets to stimulate ingredient development
Reducing saturated fat in foods brings challenges in the areas of taste and texture, says Cargill, but the FSA's programme in the UK could stimulate development of solutions for specific products and production... Read


Biotech reports spark debate over potential benefits
Two contradictory reports assessing global cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops and its impact on productivity, pesticide use and world hunger caused debate today... Read


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Commission takes emergency measures on GM rice imports
The European Commission is introducing emergency measures to prevent rice products contaminated with unauthorised GM material from China entering the EU food supply, as efforts to curtail the problem in the country... Read


AB Enzymes launch targets improved biscuit baking
Two new proteases, designed specifically for the bakery industry, can help reduce problems such as browning and cracking, the manufacturer claims... Read


Valentine's attracts unusual chocolate choices
While chocolate has always been a favourite for the Valentine's Day holiday, functional and unusual chocolate ingredients will dominate sales across the US this year, according to the National Confectioners Association... Read


Coca-Cola profits from still and carbonated boost
Coca-Cola posted a 20 per cent improvement in operating revenues, amounting to $28.8bn during the full fiscal year as the company harnessed its international presence to drive growth in both its carbonated and... Read

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The ethical cocoa confusion

While most consumers agree that ethically-sourced cocoa is no bad thing, an ever increasing number of different schemes risks muddying the issue and puzzling chocolate fans. Read



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Commission develops code of conduct on nanotechnology
The European Commission has released a voluntary code of conduct for nanotechnology that places the burden of responsibility for consumer safety on industry... Read


Transparency and science crucial for nutrient profiling, says expert
Nutrient profiling models should be underscored by sound science, be transparent, and be validated with respect to healthy diets, says a new paper that sets out the steps to developing and validating such models... Read


US Safeway prioritises animal welfare
Suppliers of eggs and meat products to Safeway, one of the US's biggest food retailers, will be under pressure to prove their animal welfare credentials... Read


Genetic and agricultural data made more accessible
Researchers will be able to gain access more easily to genetic and agricultural data on a wide range of plants with the development on a new online information management system... Read


Superheated starch offers fat replacer for formulators
Replacing fat can be achieved by spreadable gel particles prepared by superheating potato starch and then cooling, Dutch researchers have reported... Read

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