Published: May 08, 2012 By: Elaine Watson

FDA has drafted revised wording for a qualified health claim about green tea and breast/prostate cancer after being taken to task by a judge in Connecticut over the wording of its previous efforts.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Shane Starling

Israeli lipid specialist Enzymotec has doubled its krill production capacity to an unspecified level as it responds to growing global demand for the Antarctic micro-shrimp that is registering at about 30% per annum.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Elaine Watson

With the road ahead now appearing closed - or at least decidedly rocky - for pre-workout stimulant DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine), attention is turning to alternatives. But could they be just as controversial?

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Consumption of omega-3 rich foods could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by lowering levels of plasma beta-amyloid, according to new research.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

A daily glass of antioxidant-rich tomato juice may reduce markers of oxidative stress and damage after exhaustive exercise, suggests a new study.

Published: May 08, 2012

Six weeks of supplementation with soy isoflavones did not reduce blood pressure or nitric oxide metabolism, says a new study.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D3 is more effective at increasing blood levels of the sunshine vitamin than the D2 form, says the first-ever systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of the vitamin D forms.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Manufacturers of baked goods and other foods in Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein will benefit from extended services and capacity following the sales partnership between KFI and Meyerhans Mühlen.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Rod Addy

EU dairy and beverage manufacturers may have access to another form of the dietary fibre methylcellulose, which induces feelings of fullness ¬– or satiety – if a novel foods application by Dow Wolff Cellulosics (DWC) succeeds.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Formulation of emulsions using monoglyceride structures could aid flavor release in emulsions that contain lower levels of fat, suggest researchers.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Jeff Caldwell

Farmers had another speedy week in the corn planters despite some fairly regular and, in spots, heavy rainfall in the heart of corn and soybean country.As of Sunday, 71% of the nation's corn crop is in the ground, up 18% from a week ago and almost 40% ahe

Published: May 08, 2012

Brazilian agriculture consultancy Safras Mercado on Monday trimmed its forecast for Brazil's 2011-12 soybean crop, saying a drought this year represented farmers' worst fears realized.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Coca-Cola has apologized to the Chinese authorities, media and public after a manufacturing blunder led to chlorine-contaminated beverage products entering the market.

Published: May 08, 2012

The European Commission (EC) is urging industry players, public bodies and ordinary citizens to take part in its consultation exercise on proposed measures on animal cloning in food production.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Graphic Packaging and RockTenn both saw net incomes fall year-on-year but predicted better times ahead despite tough market conditions.

Published: May 08, 2012

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded its partnership with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in a bid to boost cocoa production in developing countries and improve livelihoods for cocoa farmers.

Published: May 08, 2012

US-based manufacturer and store franchise Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has signed a licensing agreement enabling it to enter Japan.

Published: May 08, 2012

Spanish ingredients firm Natra has upped its operating profit 71% on last year in its first quarter (Q1) results due to operational changes in its main cocoa and chocolate business.

Published: May 08, 2012

Ingredients supplier CSM has announced plans to sell its bakery supplies businesses and reposition itself as a bio-based ingredients company.

Published: May 08, 2012

Cermex has announced the acquisition of a major part of fellow French end-of-line packaging firm Newtec Group as part of a strategy to strengthen its palletizing operations.