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Tate & Lyle reveals global consumer research on fiberWith global consumption rates of fiber still well below recommended intake levels, consumers in Latin America and the US are most aware of the need to add more fiber into their diets, while awareness in Europe still lags behind. Supermarkets still using too much packaging, says surveyUK supermarkets are using too much plastic packaging for food products and both retailers and packing manufacturers could do more, a new survey has concluded. Focus on sweeteners among Mintel taste test winnersSweeteners old and new were in the spotlight as Mintel announced the products that won its taste test from last month’s IFT trade show in Anaheim. EU scraps ban on misshaped fruit and vegLess food waste and more choice will result from the EU’s decision to scrap completely its 20-year ban on misshaped fruit and vegetables. |
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Stevia standards, impending regulatory approval in Europe and corporate social responsibility are high on the agenda at the EUSTAS Stevia Symposium.
Vegetarians will develop less blood, bladder and stomach cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.
A new iPhone application is designed to help users with diabetes management by providing nutritional information for over 50,000 food products and 500 brands.
UK meat processors have applauded a Food Standards Agency (FSA) U-turn on its recent decision to hike annual inspection charges by four per cent in a bid to cut government subsidies to the industry.