US food regulatory agencies are to hold a public meeting to discuss
the nation's draft positions on food additives ahead of a Codex
session due to take place in April.
Obtaining a GRAS opinion for products containing added
caffeine, as well as clearly labeling the substance, could help
protect food and beverage manufacturers from future regulatory
concerns, according to lawyers specializing in the...
A new trial from the US has reported that garlic may not decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, raising questions over the cardiovascular benefits of garlic.
US agricultural giant DuPont today announced it is to begin
executing its $100m reinvestment plan, a move designed to increase
the firm's innovation and meet growing demand for grain.
Univar's Czech subsidiary has acquired the enzymes distribution
business of Ekozym, a specialised business based on the
distribution of Novozyme products.
A new detection system pinpoints individual leaks in packaging,
which reduces recalls by raising the alarm before unsealed products
leave the production line.
For the first time, researchers say they have direct evidence that
Europeans' bodies evolved to digest milk much later and more
rapidly than previously thought.
A little piece of Fairtrade Fortnight touched the UK dairy industry
this week as the head of the Sainsbury's supermarket told farmers
he was willing to pay more for their milk.
A simple heat and irradiation treatment may reduce the levels of an
allergenic protein in prawns that may make the seafood accessible
to seafood allergy sufferers, Chinese researchers report.
Despite health concerns climbing ever higher on the consumer
agenda, snack and bread products dominate the top five grocery
brands in the UK as manufacturers see reformulated products gaining
in popularity, according to a new report.
Kerry Bio-Science has launched an improved version of its
fresh-keeping ingredients for dairy products, which claims to
deliver improved performance at a lower cost.
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a widened loss in its fourth
quarter and full year, but the firm said it expects a number of
strategic initiatives it has put in place will help it gain
momentum in 2007.
Olive juice, obtained by pressing olive leaves, may act as an
antioxidant to prolong the frying life of frying oils, suggests a
study using sunflower oil.
UK consumers rate the issue of food safety as one among the lowest
of their concerns, behind even house prices and traffic congestion,
according to the results of a new survey released yesterday.
UK manufacturers are missing out on tens of millions of pounds of
research & development (R&D) tax relief because they are
not investigating whether their activities qualify for the benefit.
A new portable water temperature control system is constructed from
stainless steel so as to withstand harsh washdowns in food plants,
its manufacturer claims.
Sales of smoothies in the US have rocketed over the past five
years, but manufacturers must continue to develop innovative
flavors in order to keep consumers engaged, according to a new
report by Mintel.
The EC has concluded that the proposed acquisition of Quest by
Givaudan poses no significant impediment to effective competition
in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Danisco USA has expanded into the organic dairy sector, developing
a range of stabilizer blends designed to replace its conventional
blends in organic formulations.
Tate & Lyle's appointment of a new head of global research and
development underlines the company's focus on the value-added end
of the ingredients market.
Bernard Matthews yesterday laid off 120 workers at its turkey plant
in the UK, with the possiblity that another 500 could go if the
bird flu scare continues to damage sales.
Drinks giant PepsiCo is to disclose the caffeine content on cans
and bottles of its flagship soda Pepsi, a move that comes amidst
mounting debate surrounding the substance.
The color of a drink can affect peoples' perception of its taste,
according to new research, which claims to be the first of its kind
to examine how attributes such as color, price or brand can impact
consumer preferences.
A new device that mimics human chewing could have ramifications for
food formulators by providing a more detailed understanding of
mastication and flavour release.
Givaudan's full year results for 2006 indicate that the flavour and
fragrance giant is profiting from the streamlining of its commodity
ingredient operations.
Scientists have isolated a blue pigment from cultured soil bacteria
that could offer a natural colouring with an excellent stability
and toxicology profile for food.
Chocolate producers Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have joined forces
to improve their respective positions in the competitive European
market as the maker of Smarties chocolate hands over facilities and
a supply contract to the Swiss...
French chemical giant Rhodia have announced the continued expansion
of its China-based diphenol production with the third manufacturing
site set to open in June.
Reports from Canada indicate that country's ministry of health has
reopened its evaluation of the ban on saccharin, the artificial
sweetener linked to bladder cancer.
New technology to extract pectin from sugar beet pulp could reduce
extraction times and expand the potential of the ingredient,
suggests research from the ARS.
Bernard Matthews, which is at the centre of a storm over an
outbreak of avian influenza at its turkey production site in the
UK, has been given the go ahead to release a batch of poultry
products held over the possibility they contained...
Indonesia's leading cooking oil producer witnessed surging share
prices on its Singapore trading debut yesterday, as investors
sought to capitalize on growing interest in the country's palm oil
sector.
Hot weather, the rising cost of raw materials and a poor potato
harvest have contributed to a downturn in the German snack market –
threatening profits for producers balancing mounting costs with
waning demand.
A higher-yielding variety of genetically modified soybeans from
Monsanto could be introduced commercially within the next few
years, according to the leading biotechnology firm.