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Flavor enhancer to reduce costs and salt

By Sarah Hills

A new umami ingredient has been launched as a possible alternative to monosodium glutamate which could help food manufacturers reduce costs and salt content in their products.

Grape fibre boosts shelf-life and taste for fish: study

By  Stephen Daniells

Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a cheap and healthy alternative to synthetic antioxidants to prolong the shelf life of fish meat, suggests a study from Spain.

Nervous citrus industry faces new woes

By Sarah Hills

A disease that can wipeout citrus crops is adding to the woes of an industry that has seen price hikes and supply shortages over recent years.