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Organic sales boosted by trend toward eating-in

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The organic sector’s peak body has said that sales of organic produce have continued to rise despite the gloomy economic outlook, which threatens the strong growth the sector has recorded in recent...

Credibility the key to continued functional food and beverage growth

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Ever since probiotic yoghurts hit the market, many consumers have known that our intestines are populated by innumerable bacteria that go by seemingly unpronounceable names like Bifidus Digestivum, Lactobacillus...

Economic gloom to create “health crunch”?

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The strides made forward in attempts to combat obesity may be undermined by the recession, according to the findings of a survey by the leading UK consumer group. The survey found 24% of Brits are making...

Nanotechnology in food needs to be assessed on case-by-case basis: EFSA

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The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Committee has concluded that current international approaches to risk assessment can also be applied to engineered nano materials (ENM) in food,...

Calls for stricter laws to restrict promotions of alcohol through food

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A coalition of major health bodies has called for tougher rules on alcohol marketing, citing new research from the US which reportedly found a causal relationship between owning alcohol branded merchandise...

Almost 50 per cent never read food labels: Irish study

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Consumer interest in food labels may not be as strong as expected, with recent research suggesting that up to half never pay attention. The research carried out by Sarah Keogh, consultant dietitian on...

Chocolate has anti-depressant qualities: study

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Barry Callebaut, a world leading manufacturer of high quality cocoa and chocolate products, has reported the results of a recent study, which reveal the potential mood-elevating effect of cocoa polyphenols. The...

Two popular energy drink ingredients not of safety concern: EFSA

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that exposure to taurine and d-glucuronolactone through regular consumption of energy drinks was not of safety concern. The research was conducted...

Saturated fat under the spotlight in Britain

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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public health campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of eating too much saturated fat, with the food industry reporting that they are keen to...

Calorie counts on menus beginning to influence consumer behaviour

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A new survey conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic, Inc. has revealed that the mandated calorie disclosure for New York City restaurants with 15 or more units is starting to affect what items...