New evidence for diacetyl, lung disease risk
Diacetyl - a chemical used in butter flavouring - damages the lungs of mice when inhaled over a period of three months, according to a new US study.
Archives for March 17, 2008
Ghanaian cocoa hybrids have no nutritional drawbacks
Four hybrid cocoa species developed in Ghana to have improved resistance to pest damage during storage have similar nutritional properties to conventional cocoa, says a study that topples a barrier to commercial trade.
News briefs: Sara Lee, Dunkin Donuts and Dorset Cereals
In financial news this week, Sara Lee sells its Mexican business to focus on core brands, Dunkin' Donuts increases franchises in Tennessee, and Dorset Cereals is purchased by Wellness Foods.
Weekly comment
Allergen-free: time for clarity
Claiming 'free from' is not a light statement to make. Lives depend on it. As scientific progress questions the validity of such claims, it is time to establish exact guidelines and communicate these to people for whom ingredients are a matter of life...
Packager targets condiment innovation
A leading food-packaging group says it is moving to develop its products to meet more specific industry requirements like multi-sized goods with longer shelf life.