Childhood Obesity to Grow June 24/New York/Datamonitor -– A recent report from Datamonitor finds that childhood obesity in the U.S. is expected to grow through 2014. Among the issues fueling
Senomyx Sweet on PepsiCo June 24/San Diego/Business Wire -- Senomyx Inc. and PepsiCo have signed a letter agreement and entered into an exclusive 60-day negotiation period regarding the completion of
Egg Alternatives in Angel Food Cakes June 23/Zarqa, Jordan/Food Business Week -- According to recent research from Zarqa, Jordan, "Comparisons of the physical and sensory properties of several commercial egg
Cassava Starch in Starch-albumen Powder June 23/Abeokuta, Nigeria/Food Business Week -- "The effect of cassava starch inclusion (10-30%), as a preconcentration step, on the functional properties of starch-albumen powder (SAP)
According to recent research from Olsztyn, Poland, "Commercially available gluten-free breads are of low quality and have a rapid staling during storage.
On the Street: Newly Weds Makes Purchase June 23/Chicago/just-food global news -- Chicago-based Newly Weds Foods has acquired U.K.-based food ingredients manufacturer and coating specialist Witwood Food Products Ltd. for
On the Street: BASF Buying Cognis June 24/London/MarketWatch -- German chemicals giant BASF said it will acquire Cognis in a 3.1 billion euro ($3.8 billion) deal that will give the
Antioxidants and Insulin Resistance June 22/Washington/Asian News International -- A new study has found that a diet rich in natural antioxidants may improve insulin resistance in obese adults. "The beneficial
Fructose's Impact on the Body June 22/Washington/Asian News International -- Fructose -- the sugar widely used as high-fructose corn syrup in soft drinks and processed foods -- when present in
Eggs Likely Not Increasing Diabetes Risk June 22/Islamabad, Pakistan/Right Vision News -- An egg a day for breakfast probably will not increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, according