A new, gluten-free formula for instant, air-dried noodles has been developed by AVEBE Food.

The American Association of Cereal Chemists is sponsoring “Introduction to Food Chemistry” on May 9-11, 2005 at the Wyndham O'Hare Hotel in Chicago.

A new scientific study in The Pharmacogenomics Journal reveals that alcohol consumption may be influenced by genes.

A whey protein isolate (WPI) manufactured with a novel chilling or low-temperature micro-filtration process offers formulators an ingredient with a clean flavor and undenatured or undamaged proteins

A study published in Nutrition Today finds naturally calcium-rich milk is the most reliable source of this bone-building nutrient, superior to calcium-fortified soy and rice beverages and many orange juice brands.

Heinz Takes an Appetizer The H.J. Heinz Co. purchased Appetizers And Inc.

Two small studies reported in the January 2005 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that rice bran oil lowers cholesterol levels in individuals with moderately high cholesterol.

Smithfield Buys Campofrio Unit Campofrio Alimentacion SA said it is selling its fully owned Sociedad 814 Americas Inc. unit to Smithfield Foods.

People who take supplements made from concentrated tea extract with the goal of multiplying the tea's benefits should think twice.

According to a study conducted at the University of Connecticut, "In recent years, restriction of carbohydrate intake for weight loss has become widespread. Our research group began studying physiological responses to very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets (VLCKDs) in the late 1990s.