New hops promise tastier beer
A new generation of hops for beer is being developed by researchers in New Zealand, as the brewing industry looks to science to help it catch up with changing consumer tastes.
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Folic acid fortification boosting adolescent health
Adolescents, an often overlooked population, could also be reaping the benefits of folic acid fortification of enriched grain products with lower levels of a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says a new study.
Billions offered in public aid to fish sector, including processors
The EU has created a new funding tranche of €3.8bn for the bloc's fishing industry, giving primary producers, fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors and marketers access to financial aid.
Danisco develops innovative sports drink concepts
Danisco flavourists have created a range of sports drink concepts using their water-soluble citrus flavours and fortified with healthy ingredients to appeal to the growing number of sports beverage makers in Asia.
FAO details problems due to lack of agreement on traceability
Problems still exist at the international level in coming to an agreement on global traceability standards for the food and fish trade, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Packager sees opportunity in biodegradable products
A Canadian company has introduction of a range of fibre-base biodegradable packaging products targeting the food industry in North America.
Beer extract could protect against prostate cancer
The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for exploiting the potential benefits.