Stepping up food production and ending trade restrictions could
lift millions out of poverty while helping bring down soaring
prices, said UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon.
The European Union has slapped anti-dumping duties on Chinese
imports of citric acid after an investigation concluded two
European producers have been injured by unfair competition.
National Starch is extending its range of Novation functional
native starches to include two new starches from waxy maize that
are suitable for use in products geared towards the certified
organic trend.
The European Parliament's Heart Group has declared its preferred
best approach to front of pack labelling for food so consumers can
see at a glance whether a product is good for their heart: four key
nutrient quantities, plus...
As world leaders gather in Rome for the first day of talks on food
price escalation and, with luck, to settle on a common strategy to
deal with the crisis, the FAO has put a price on eradicating
hunger: $30bn.
Natural sulphur containing-compounds may prevent the browning of
fresh-cut fruit, and offer a more potent alternative to vitamin C,
suggests new research from Spain.
More consistency and clarity is needed on the USDA's labeling and
advertising rules on meat and livestock-raising claims, Tyson Foods
has said as it announced the withdrawal of its 'raised without
antibiotics' chicken...
NutraCea has today launched its stabilized rice bran (SRB) RiBran
Isolate as a cost-effective meat enhancer, and simultaneously
announced a new distribution agreement.
New labelling guidelines were issued this week by the UK Food
Standards Agency (FSA) to help manufacturers in present vital
product information in a clearer way.
Treatt is expecting Earthoil to make a better contribution to
results since acquiring the remaining 50 per cent of Earthoil
Plantations and Earthoil Kenya, giving it full control over
operations.
A new advanced oxidation sanitization process provides an alternative to using chlorine, while reducing down-time for food processors, claims its manufacturer.
A three-pronged approach including stepping up scientific research
and embracing innovative technology will help combat new food
challenges, says US secretary of agriculture, Ed Schafer.
Efforts to reduce acrylamide remain a priority as the European Food
Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes risk assessments regarding the
carcinogen will stay the same.
A new study adds to existing evidence that orange essential oils
could prove useful in the formulation of all-natural and organic
ingredients that live up to stringent food safety standards.
Avesthagen is hoping to step up its superfruit offerings with the
launch of a new powdered extract derived from an India, which it
claims offers an antioxidant-rich food and cosmetics ingredient for
US manufacturers.
As the decision on patent infringement allegations in the US is
pushed back by three months, UK sucralose supplier Tate & Lyle
confirms its confidence in the outcome of the case, while Chinese
sucralose competitors affirm their...
