Modified starch from beans may improve the quality of fresh gluten-free bread, suggests new European research that promises improvements for products known for their crumbly texture.
UK consumers are not as concerned about the distance their food has travelled as the emphasis on local food and food miles implies, find researchers from New Zealand.
New European Commission import restrictions on Indian guar gum have now been written into Indian regulations, which industry experts hope will speed up the supply process.
The globe’s biggest food company Nestle is to invest €112.33m (CHF 150m) in the Equatorial African Region (EAR) over the next three years to grow its revenue from emerging markets.
The labelling of trans fats on foods sold in the UK is a human rights issue that must not be withheld from consumers, but it should not be the primary consideration, according to a member of the panel that prepared the recent NICE report.
Our understanding of the stability of emulsions may leap forward as UK scientists report the use of an atomic technique to probe the interactions of pectin.
A complex of protein fractions and enzymes that augments the effect of the gluten contained in wheat can upgrade low protein flour for use in bread and rolls, claims its developer, Mühlenchemie.
Brenntag is to acquire Asian chemicals distributor EAC Industrial Ingredients for €160m cash in a move that will significantly expand its presence in the Asia food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors.
Here’s a radical thought for the marketers - the benefits of antioxidants may not be related to antioxidant activity. Last week’s NutraIngredients Antioxidants Conference suggested some tough choices are ahead.
The flavour industry is taking a suck-it-and-see view of the new guidance on approvals dossiers published by EFSA, but is generally positive that firms can now deliver data to meet panel expectations.
Sustainability has become a mainstream concern for UK consumers but does not necessarily translate into altered shopping behaviours, according to a new survey from The Nielsen Company.
The new European organic logo is now mandatory on pre-packaged organic food and beverage products produced in the bloc, after new labelling regulations came into force on July 1.
The UK food manufacturing trade deficit is increasing, despite strong export growth in the sector, according to a report just published on the industry’s contribution to the nation.
Recently floated Chr Hansen has reported 11 percent growth in revenue for the first three quarters of 2009/10, with increased across all three of its business divisions.
A bill to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials for children aged three and under has been passed by the California state Assembly with the Senate expected to follow suit.
The EU has agreed to match almost £1m funding raised by the UK organic sector to promote the benefits of organic food and farming to consumers over the next three years.
Barbecues may see a healthier sausage this summer as Spanish scientists show that pork fat may be replaced by emulsified olive oil without changing the taste of the hot dog.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has “turned the tide” on UK salt consumption and delivered one of the most effective diet-related campaigns in history despite its limited funds, its boss has claimed.
The proceeds from Tate & Lyle's sale of its EU sugar business should give bosses the firepower to develop an added-value food ingredients business of at least £500m, according to City analysts.
