News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
FMC BioPolymer, an operating unit of chemical company FMC Corporation, will expand microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) production to meet growing demands from the food industry, particularly for low fat products.
French manufacturer of ingredients for flour, bread and cereals Eurogerm has acquired Spanish counterpart LEAG with the intention of increasing its presence in Spain and Latin America.
France's Naturex has bought the active ingredients division of compatriot Berkem - its second strategic acquisition in three weeks and one that will open up major new sales channels for Berkem's science-backed ingredients.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has spearheaded a group of organisations across 20 countries calling on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to limit soft drink marketing to help fight obesity.
A fibre-rich powder from banana powder could boost the fibre content and nutritional content of food, report researchers from Mexico and Venezuela.