Archives for July 24, 2008

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Fructose again linked to fat build-up: study

By Stephen Daniells

Fat build-up from fructose consumption may be greater than what occurs when we eat other types of sugars, such as glucose and sucrose, according to a new study.

UK cake-eaters prefer smaller treats

By Jess Halliday

Good things come in small packages. That seems to be the belief of time-pressed consumers in the UK, who are buying more cakes that come in individual packages than five years ago.

Irish manufacturers pledge milk innovation commitment

By Neil Merrett

Some of the leading players in the Irish dairy industry are taking part in a major investment program designed to help develop a new generation of milk-derived functional ingredients to compete with international rivals.