Diet soda and other artificially sweetened drinks, previously implicated in the chance of developing diabetes, are not guilty, according to a study by researchers at Harvard University.
Swiss food giant Nestlé has acquired a 60% stake in Chinese food maker Yinlu Foods Group, expanding its instant food offering in a key growth market as part of a strategy to compensate for more sluggish sales in developed countries.
Skor Food Group Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $384,595, up from a year-earlier $257,648 as the distributor benefited from an improved product mix and cost containment.
In "Modifications of Soy Protein Isolates Using Combined Extrusion Pre-treatment and Controlled Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Improved Emulsifying Properties," appearing in the July 2011 issue of Food Hydrocolloids, Lin Chen, Jianshe Chen, Jiaoyan Ren, Mouming Zhao investigated the effects of combined extrusion pre-treatment and controlled enzymatic hydrolysis on the physico-chemical properties and emulsifying properties of soy protein isolates (SPI).
Nestle China has released an announcement saying its products are "absolutely safe for consumption," in response to earlier reports that cast doubt on the company's infant foods and alleged they contained toxic metals, China Daily reported.
Canadian researchers say they have developed a method to detect pathogens like E. coli, salmonella and listeria before they can contaminate food and water.
Bio Springer has announced a new plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, "demonstrating the commitment of Bio Springer to the North American markets, in a day and age when most of its competitors are manufacturing in China.
Kraft Foods Corporation plans to invest $50 million in the construction of a logistics center in Sumy region, Kraft Foods Ukraine Board Chairman Yuriy Lohush has said.
A recent Thomson Reuters World IP Today report found women are 14% more likely than men to select environmentally friendly packaging over conventional alternatives.
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