Healthy food should be cheaper, argues Israeli lobbyist
Healthy food should be made cheaper and a ‘fat tax’ should not be treated simplistically in Israel, the head of the public health lobby in Israel’s parliament has told FoodNavigator.
Archives for August 13, 2012
Meiji takes 113% hit to confectionery operating income
Japan’s second biggest confectioner Meiji Holdings has reported a steep decline in its first quarter (Q1) confectionery profits as its chocolate sales fall and it suffers from a “shrinking” gum market.
Butter flavouring is respiratory hazard for industry workers, warns study
The artificial butter flavouring 2,3-pentanedione, used to provide butter taste and aroma in microwave popcorn is an ‘inhalation hazard’ that may cause severe lung disease in food industry workers, warns new research.
Zetar agrees license deal with Unilever for Marmite nuts
UK confectionery and snack maker Zetar has announced a licensing agreement with Unilever to make Marmite branded nuts.
Move more…but please don’t eat less: Why industry should stress ‘calories in’ to fight obesity
The more we move, the slimmer we will become, right? However, with ballooning obesity rates over the past 30 years, research suggests that this is not the case. US adults are moving more than ever – but eating more than ever too.