Australia firm patents natural low GI sugar
An Australian firm has patented what it describes as a 'totally natural low GI sugar'.
Archives for December 7, 2006
Beverage firms accused of unfair profits from school vending
The majority of the revenue from US school beverage contracts goes to beverage firms and not schools, according to a new report, which claims its findings should encourage schools to replace sodas with healthier drinks.
New baking method increases volume and shelf-life
Ingredients firm CP Kelco has invented a new method of bread-making which promises longer shelf-life, improved texture and greater bread volume.
Heat-tolerant wheat: the future of food development
A major global research effort has generated climate-resilient innovations such as crops bred to withstand heat, salt, submergence or waterlogging.
Danisco stabiliser cuts fat, costs for ice cream
Danish ingredients group Danisco has launched a new stabilizer ingredient designed to allow ice cream manufacturers to cut the fat content of their products while still maintaining a creamy mouthfeel.
UK Chancellor pushes carbon trading expansion
The development of a global carbon trading scheme and investment in biofuels were two central strategies put forward by the UK Chancellor on Wednesday to halt climate change.
Omega-3, fibre, vitamin E linked to lower Lymphoma risk
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fibre, beta-carotene and vitamin E appear to offer significant protection against non-Hodgkin lymphoma, says a Swedish-Danish-American study.
Enviga lawsuit hangs over Coke, Nestlé
Coca-Cola and Nestlé face a potential lawsuit in the US over claims that their new Enviga energy drink can help consumers burn off calories.
Soy crisps encourage healthier snacking
A Finnish company is poised to take advantage of the emerging trend towards healthier snacking with a range of soy-based crisps, nuts and crunchy bites.