Aspartame safe for consumption, food agency concludes
The EU's food safety agency today said aspartame is safe for consumption, contradicting a scientific study by the Ramazzini Foundation that claimed the artificial sweetener caused cancer.
Archives for May 4, 2006
Glycaemic index review could help food makers
A new review could help food developers and technical managers appreciate how dietary fibre influences the glycaemic index of foods, especially cereal products.
Splenda increases presence in Norwegian beverage market
Norwegian soft drinks manufacturer Lerum is launching a new range of no-added-sugar dilutable fruit drinks sweetened with Splenda sucralose.
Cadbury buoyed by ECJ tax ruling
The opinion of an advocate-general of the European Court of Justice on UK anti-tax avoidance rules could benefit multinationals such as confectioner Cadbury Schweppes.
Irish strawberries growers ride Superfoods wave
Irish strawberry production has topped 5,500 tonnes as consumers on the Emerald Isle put the emphasis on locally grown, tasty and nutritious produce.
Key to success: recognize trends, says expert
The key to building long term relationships with consumers is a better understanding of people and their different and changing needs, according to food trend forecaster Phil Lempert. Food firms must focus on aging consumers, ethnic diversity and time...
USDA finds partners to promote MyPyramid
The USDA has entered into cooperative agreements with three partners to increase the public's knowledge of both the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid, one year after the scheme's online launch.