Givaudan looks to flavour innovation to boosts sales
Swiss flavour giant Givaudan hopes to boost modest flavour sales through innovation at its Global Flavour Research division.
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The challenges of implementing EC food law in Italy
Italy's vigorous application of EC food safety regulation 178/02 could be hampered by the country's legislative framework, according to an Italian lawyer.
Quality not just quantity of cholesterol affected by fats, says study
Eating a meal rich in saturated fats inhibits the activity of so-called 'good' cholesterol to protect against inflammation, but a meal rich in polyunsaturated fats boosts its action, says a study from Australia.
FDA produces most extensive list of acrylamide content in foods
In July the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its most comprehensive report on acrylamide, posting a database of 2,500 foods and their acrylamide content.
Cargill takes control of gum venture in China
Cargill has taken full control of its xanthan gum joint venture in China, opening the way for it to take a bigger share of the competitive gums market.
Russian exporters gamble on wheat as crop threat persists
Russian traders are buying stocks of wheat at well above export prices in a bid to capitalise on a potential surge in prices, following a difficult summer for European grain production.
Forum targets market access for sustainable palm oil
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) meets this month to discuss the critical issue of moving from a definition of 'sustainable palm oil' to defining its uptake and use in the market.