Swedes seek health via high-fat foods
In their quest for health and wellness via the diet, consumers in Sweden are increasingly looking to organic, additive-free – and high fat products.
Archives for September 15, 2010
Leading scientists welcome Mars backed cocoa genome breakthrough
A breakthrough in cocoa genetics by a collaboration involving Mars, USDA and IBM will accelerate research into the production of trees that can better resist drought, disease and pests, and has met with an enthusiastic welcome from leading cocoa...
Berry by-products may provide ‘rich source’ of natural colour
Fruits from the Basella alba L. plant could provide the food industry with a new source of natural red pigments, according to new research.
Robertet launches flavour range for Chinese tastes
Robertet has developed a broad new range of flavours to appeal to the taste preferences of Chinese consumers to help manufacturers develop products to suit regional taste preferences.
Ingredients federation pushes for simple, practical FIAP annex
It would be better to delay adoption of annexes to the new FIAP regulation on food additives than settle on a version that raises interpretation questions and disrupts the industry, according to the Federation of European Specialty Food Ingredients...
Unilever says palm oil deal edges it closer to 2015 pledge
Unilever said its deal with leading supplier, Unimills, for segregated certified sustainable palm oil represents a small start for the Dutch food and personal care group but takes the company in the right direction in terms of its 2015 total palm oil...