News focus: Pectin
Pectin: Sourcing issues and ideas
23-Jun-2008 - Mango, banana, and pumpkin have all been mentioned as alternative pectin sources - but are...
Antioxidant-rich fruit, veg linked to less gullet cancer: study
18-Jun-2008 - An increased intake of antioxidant vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene may cut the risk...
Organic combination could build fairtrade awareness
18-Jun-2008 - Organic certification in tandem with fairtrade can help raise awareness for ethical sourcing amongst consumers,...
News focus: Pectin
Pectin: Health ingredient of the future?
17-Jun-2008 - At a recent conference on hydrocolloids the discussions were dominated by health and price. In...
Fruit leads the way as kids' favorite snack
12-Jun-2008 - Cookies have crumbled to second place as fruit has taken the lead as top snack...
Cauliflower waste boosts fiber in expanded snacks
09-Jun-2008 - Adding cauliflower to ready-to-eat snacks boosts fiber content and nutritional value, a new study has...
Vitiva launches organic rosemary preservatives
05-Jun-2008 - Vitiva has launched Ecocert-certified organic versions of two of its rosemary extracts that show natural...
FDA warning on raw red tomatoes after salmonella alert
05-Jun-2008 - Raw red tomatoes come under scrutiny after a multistate outbreak of the foodborne disease salmonella...
Natural anti-browning agents give fresh cut fruit potential
03-Jun-2008 - Natural sulphur containing-compounds may prevent the browning of fresh-cut fruit, and offer a more potent...
Orange essential oils show promise as natural antimicrobials
02-Jun-2008 - A new study adds to existing evidence that orange essential oils could prove useful in...
Italy number one for antioxidant-rich kiwi supply
27-May-2008 - Supplies to food and supplements makers for the fruit that packs a powerful antioxidant punch...
Smoothies cause rift between dieticians and dentists
20-May-2008 - A recent review that casts a rosy glow on the trend for fruit smoothies because...
US trade harmed by EU banana regime, rules WTO
19-May-2008 - The European Union's banana import regime breaks international trade laws and thereby damages US trade...
Golden Peanut launches organic lines on mainstream demand
15-May-2008 - Major US peanut and peanut ingredient supplier the Golden Peanut Company has launched two new...
DuPont, Danisco join forces for non-food ethanol
14-May-2008 - A new joint venture by DuPont and Danisco aims to develop what could be the...
Superfruit success not grown on trees, say authors
14-May-2008 - Superfruits are created by progressive product strategy and have little to do with the far-flung...
Fairtrade awareness yields opportunities - and not just for farmers
13-May-2008 - Awareness of fairtrade produce in the UK has mushroomed in the last two years, according...
FDA seeks opinions on communication of spinach recall
13-May-2008 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to improve communication with consumers by seeking comments...
EU seeks further safety advice on GMOs
09-May-2008 - The European Commission remains cautious over genetically modified organisms (GMOs), returning to its safety advisors...
Brussels hosts long anticipated GM debate
07-May-2008 - The approval process of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the future of three GM products...
Edible oils may be upgraded with tomato peel waste
06-May-2008 - Enriching edible oils with tomato peel may enhance their bioavailability and upgrade their quality by...
Peanut allergy gone within five years?
05-May-2008 - Genetically modified plants or immunotherapy may eliminate allergies to peanut within five years, suggests a...
Asoyia gains funding to expand trans free soy production
02-May-2008 - Asoyia has secured a $4m agreement with two venture capital firms to expand the marketing,...
Westward ho! CEE companies with international plans
28-Apr-2008 - FoodNavigator.com spoke to three companies taking part in the CEE Pavilion at FiCEE about their...
Chinese flax gains international patent, targets foods
24-Apr-2008 - Biogin Biochemicals has received a patent for its standardized flax seed extract, AlaLife Flax Lignan,...
