Symrise celebrates recession resilience
Germany’s Symrise has reported a year of above-market growth, buoyed by especially good sales in South America and acquisitions in the US.
Archives for March 3, 2010
Novozymes explores power and potential of enzymes in brewing
Leading figures at Novozymes explain why enzymes can be useful in brewing and how they can even enable brewers to skip the malting process altogether.
Increasing skepticism, but food labels still influence decisions
Consumers are reading nutrition labels more often but are increasingly skeptical of front-of-pack health claims, such as ‘high fiber’ or ‘low fat’, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) survey.
Soy again linked to male infertility: Mouse study
Long-term consumption of a soy-rich diet may decrease a male’s sperm count, says a study with mice.
Nizo discovers dual action of natural preservatives
Nizo Food Research has found that lactoferrin and thymol can work together to protect foods against E.coli, a promising result that could help food formulators reduce costs without having to resort to chemicals.
Candy makers respond to call for choking hazard labels
The National Confectioners Association has responded to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics last week suggesting warning labels and even redesign for foods that pose a high choking hazard.
Foodborne illnesses cost United States $152bn a year- report
Acute foodborne illnesses cost the United States a staggering $152bn a year, with almost a quarter of this burden attributed to fresh, canned and processed produce, said a report from Produce Safety Project (PSP).
Snacking study shows kids eat nearly constantly
American children are moving toward ‘constant eating’ with three snacks a day as well as three regular meals, according to a paper published in the journal Health Affairs.
Planting of GM crops up 7% in 2009
Global cultivation of genetically modified crops grew by seven percent during 2009, according to a new report, with the US leading the way.
High concentration menthol powder easy to use, says TasteTech
Chewing gum manufacturers can benefit from a cost effective encapsulated natural menthol powder that contains 95 per cent pure menthol and enables ease of processing, claims the UK based developer.
Amflora approval is a hot potato in GM debate
The European Commission’s approval of BASF’s GM Amflora potato for cultivation in the EU could mark the end of European deadlock over genetic modification, and has been celebrated and decried with equal measure by commentators on both sides of the debate.