News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Scientific experts at the European Commission will vote this morning on emergency measures to ensure that tumeric and palm oil are checked at European entry ports to verify they are clear of sudan 1, the illegal carcinogenic dye, writes Lindsey Partos.
High taxes on raw materials and soaring energy costs are severely hampering progress in Russia's ice cream industry, according to one industry body which is campaigning for government intervention. Yet consolidation and tighter quality standards are...
NutraSweet has decided to restart a factory line in Georgia that has been inactive since 2003 to increase production of the sweetener aspartame, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Nestle will close three candy plants that manufacture products like Sweet Tarts, Fun Dip and Pixie Sticks, the company announced last week.
French hydrocolloid supplier Colloides Naturels International (CNI) extends acacia gum line launching second generation of its stabiliser for flavour and beverage emulsions, reports Lindsey Partos.
Heineken last week announced its decision to acquire a 40 per cent stake in the Chinese brewery Jiangsu DaFuHao, after intimating in its February results that it would continue to look for investment opportunities.
Suggesting continuing growth for booming sweeteners market, researchers once again claim soft drinks provide a generous slice of sugar to a child's diet.
Global labelling rules for genetically modified food ingredients as well as trans fatty acid labels are on the agenda at an upcoming Codex meeting in Malaysia.
Foods touting health-related claims on their labels may enjoy a New Year's sales boost but in most cases, higher sales do not last, suggests research released by ACNielsen.
People who eat lots of fruit and vegetables may significantly reduce their risk of pancreatic cancer, shows a Canadian study.
Iconic soft drinks firm Coca-Cola, hit by slowing sales of its trademark fizzy cola, is set to buy up a leading fruit juice producer in Russia, handing the firm key access to an important emerging market, reports Chris Mercer.