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the food standards agency of of australia and new zealand (fsanz) says that intense sweetener advantame poses no risk to consumers relative to its proposed usage in a range of foods. the fsanz received an application from the ajinomoto company in august 2009 asking an amendment of standard 1.3.1, relating to the permissible use of additives in the australia new zealand food standards code, to approve the sweetener for use in the two countries.

cross-linking milk proteins could reduce their digestibility, leading to increased satiety, and reduced allergic reactions, according to new research from finland. the study, published in food hydrocolloids, suggests using fungal or microbial enzymes to link the milk protein beta-casein could change its physical properties, so enhancing its functional characteristics.

german ingredient firm sterenzym has joined forces with a lallemand group to create a new range of enzyme and yeast combinations targeting sprit manufacturers in the eastern bloc. the joint product range, which includes the branded quickferm, quickferm nutri and quickmaxx products, aims to meet the specific needs of distilleries in russia, the ukraine, kazakhstan, uzbekistan and kyrgyzstan.

pathogenic bacteria like listeria may use ingredients in food like amino acids to protect themselves in the harsh acidic environment of the stomach, thereby boosting the prospect of food poisoning, new research has revealed. according to new findings from university college cork, bacteria that cause food poisoning are adept at utilising key food ingredients to neutralise acid in the stomach, thereby allowing them to pass into the intestine unscathed.

shrimp is the most popular seafood in the united states, with the average resident consuming 4.1 pounds per year. but this food comes at a serious cost for the planet and for human health, warns jill richardson, author of recipe for america: why our food system is broken and what we can do to fix it.\"unfortunately much of the shrimp we eat are a cocktail of chemicals, harvested at the expense of one of the world\'s productive ecosystems,\" richardson writes on alternet.

revelations that chinese authorities waited five months before informing the public that 42 tons of carcinogen-contaminated food oil had been released onto the market are likely to inflict further damage on the country’s already tarnished food safety reputation. local health officials in the province of hunan last week admitted covering up the fact that camellia oil manufactured by hunan jinhao camellia oil co ltd was tainted with high levels of benzoapyrene.

the company claims that skoopz is a 100%, all-natural sugar substitute with all-natural ingredients including erythritol (naturally occurring; found in melons and grapes), malitol, maltodextrin, xylitol, and stevia. the rollout of skoopz throughout the harps chain is expected to be completed by the end of september. skoopz is also available online at skoopznatural.com.harps food stores ceo roger collins said that skoopz falls into a unique category in the sugar aisle.

following a successful industry and landholder forum held in alice springs on 11-12 august 2010, ninti one ltd is providing $20,000 to the australian camel industry association for the development of a strategic plan to establish a strong and viable industry, providing employment for regional communities, aboriginal people and other landholders. mark ashley, ninti one’s general manager of operations, announced the funding today and said, “this forum was a very successful step in bringing about closer collaboration between potential camel industry participants and important in identifying the challenges and opportunities ahead.

sales edged up 1% to $7.67bn, while ebit climbed to $1.35bn from $1.18bn in the prior year. douglas conant, campbell’s president and ceo, said: “in a challenging year, we delivered strong earnings growth, overcoming softer-than-expected sales, particularly in our us soup business. we had another year of strong cash flow performance, generating more than $1 billion in cash flow from operations.” in fiscal 2011, campbell said it expects sales growth of 2 to 3% and adjusted earnings growth before interest and taxes (ebit) of 4 to 5%, both slightly below the company’s long-term growth targets.

cobram estate’s fresh & fruity extra virgin olive oil (evoo) was yesterday announced as the gold and champion commercial evoo winner in the prestigious sydney royal fine food show, adding to the brand’s enviable awards portfolio and cementing cobram estate’s position as australia’s leading home-grown olive oil. the winning oil, fresh & fruity from cobram estate’s everyday range, was recognized for outstanding quality and excellence in a competitive field, and was chosen from a panel of esteemed judges from various areas of expertise including food media, industry manufacturers and technologists, product users, product retailers, chefs and specialist judges.