The Food and Drug Administration today announced the publication of the new FDA Food Code, a model code and reference document that provides a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service segment of the food industry. The 2009 FDA Food Code is a key component of the President's overall public health-focused food safety framework for maintaining a safe food supply.

Bitter-tasting casein hydrolysates may find more applications if spray-dried with gelatine and soy protein isolate, suggests a new study from Brazil.

A combination of milk proteins may reduce salt-induced increases in blood pressure by about 10 mmHg, according to results of a rat study from Valio.

The Land O’Lakes Foundation has announced the establishment of a new program, Feeding Our Communities, focused specifically on helping alleviate hunger in rural America. The program, which includes direct and matching grants, has the potential to generate up to an additional $1 million for hunger-related initiatives in rural communities.

Arla Foods Ingredients has announced a new three step hands on program for working with food manufacturers on product development, from conception to large-scale trials and commercialization.