Brands, retailers make 2015 palm oil pledges
27-Oct-2009 - Nestle and Marks & Spencer have this week made new pledges about their use of...
Cognis launches first sunflower oil-based whipping agent
22-Oct-2009 - Cognis claims to have hit on an industry first with a new whipping agent based...
Olive oil component could avert Alzheimer’s
20-Oct-2009 - A compound in extra virgin olive oil could deter proteins from disrupting nerve cell function...
CP Kelco innovation to give one-shot multi-layered desserts
14-Oct-2009 - A three layered dessert formulation from one processing stream that subsequently self-separates into layers has...
Quality sustainable palm oil in short supply, says confectioner
12-Oct-2009 - Quality and supply problems stand in the way of buying palm oil entirely from certified...
Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats
09-Oct-2009 - Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications...
ADM buys Czech oilseed plant
07-Oct-2009 - Archer Daniels Midland has made a new move to increase its precence in the Eastern...
Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations
06-Oct-2009 - Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack...
Dairy industry seeks policy rethink on saturated fats
30-Sep-2009 - The European Dairy Association (EDA) has hosted a conference to push the case for a...
France reminds what ‘natural’ means
29-Sep-2009 - The French department responsible for tackling fraud has issued a new note setting out how...
Fat may override body’s fullness signals: Study
14-Sep-2009 - Over-indulgence may be all fat’s fault, according to a new study which reports that fat...
Council’s attempt to defend Malaysian palm oil dubbed misleading
09-Sep-2009 - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s (MPOC) recent attempt to defend the crop’s environmental credentials has...
Trans-fat free shortenings show bakery potential
27-Aug-2009 - A blend of trans fat-free stearic acid-rich and oleic acid-rich oils can produce cookies with...
Low calorie drinks and low-fat foods effective for weight loss
25-Aug-2009 - Regular consumption of low-calorie beverages and low fat foods may help maintain weight loss...
‘Unknown’ cholesterol in processed food poses big heart health risk
21-Aug-2009 - With all the focus on LDL (bad) cholesterol, a ‘virtually unknown’ form called oxycholesterol may...
Snack Size Science: The wisdom of nano-food colours and low-fat diets
18-Aug-2009 - FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week...
Leatherhead opens collaboration for emulsion-led fat reduction
17-Aug-2009 - Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is launching a new industry collaboration project to explore the replacement...
Lannen Tehtaat merges grain and vegetable oil operations
17-Aug-2009 - Finnish food and agriculture firm Lannen Tehtaat has announced that it will combine the operations...
Animal fats not linked to breast cancer risk
17-Aug-2009 - Intakes of fats from meat, eggs, and dairy products do not increase a woman’s risk...
High-fat diets linked to poor mental function
14-Aug-2009 - High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to...
Confectionery fat destocking hits AAK, but healthy oils are on the up
13-Aug-2009 - Specialty fats firm AAK has said it is benefiting from the trend for manufacturers to...
EFSA proposes new DRVs; leaves out sugar and GI
07-Aug-2009 - EFSA has launched a public consultation on dietary reference values for carbs fibre and fats...
Soy processors extend Amazon deforestation moratorium
29-Jul-2009 - Brazilian soy processor have extended their moratorium on sourcing from newly deforested areas of the...
Spend more to market healthy foods, says FSA
29-Jul-2009 - The UK’s Food Standards Agency has published tough draft recommendations for reducing saturated fat content...
Citric acid additive boosts flavour and shelf-life of fried foods
23-Jul-2009 - A proprietary citric acid-based antioxidant may extend the lifespan of frying oils, and have carry...
