Obesity trials herald new treatment
A nasal spray which reduces calorie intake, promotes weight loss and is safe in obese individuals has successfully completed early clinical trials, raising hopes of a new treatment for obesity.
Archives for June 29, 2004
Sugar moves at Danisco
Cheaper sugar ingredients could be on the way for food makers as rumours continue to circulate about the proposed new rules to the EU sugar regime that could open up the protected European market, prompting Danish sugar giant Danisco to reassure the...
Taste and texture impact calorie controls
Artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body's natural ability to 'count' calories based on foods' sweetness, claim US researchers, suggesting mouthfeel plays a crucial role in gauging calories and casting a potential shadow on growing sweetener sales.
Kraft launches energy reduction initiative
Kraft Foods has selected Rockwell Automation's Power & Energy Management Solutions (PEMS) team to develop and execute a sustained energy reduction initiative across all its manufacturing facilities in North America.
Cargill buys stronger position in EU chocolate ingredients
US agri-giant Cargill has carved a deeper position in the European chocolate market after Swiss firm Nestlé sold two cocoa processing activities to the acquisitive private company.