Thai supply problems prompt tip top tapioca prices
Tapioca ingredient suppliers are warning of price increases this year, due to extreme weather conditions and pests in Thailand, and growing demand for non-GM starch sources.
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Acai may boost survival, for fruit flies at least: NIH Study
The lifespan of fruit flies may be extended by consuming acai pulp, according to a new study from the US National Institutes of Health.
Natural pigments offer sausage shelf-life extension
Natural carotenoids like zeaxanthin may extend the shelf-life of refrigerated sausages and allow formulators to remove artificial preservatives to tap consumer trends, says a new study.
Manufacturers lack sufficient product recall cover
Typically less than 10 per cent of food manufacturers have product recall insurance, with the majority relying on traditional product liability cover, according to insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT).
Top management at Cadbury resign
The top management at Cadbury have announced their resignation following the takeover of the UK confectionery giant by Kraft.