Ultrasound process may assist foam production, suggests study
The use of an ultrasound process during the mixing step of foam production in foods may lead to better quality products, according to new research.
Archives for March 7, 2011
Ethical shopping may detract from charity, German study suggests
Over a quarter of German consumers put ethical consumption ahead of other forms of charitable behaviour, with five predominant profiles according to preference, suggests new research.
Consumer groups urge FDA to reject ‘corn sugar’ label for HFCS
Consumer groups have petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urging it to reject a Corn Refiners Association bid to allow ‘corn sugar’ as an alternative labeling declaration for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
Improving economy boosts RCA conference, says president
The improving economy, an East Coast location, and a tie-in to consumer drivers with a keynote speaker from the Food Network's test kitchens boosted this year's Research Chefs Association conference and expo, says RCA president Janet Carver.
UK leads free-from launches in major European markets: Mintel data
People with food allergies and intolerances in the UK have the more new products to meet their dietary needs than consumers in other major European markets, indicates data from Mintel, but there has been a general increase in launches across the EU in...
Ocean Spray wins quality certification for cranberry products
Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray has become the first sweetened dried cranberry manufacturer to achieve Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification for food manufacturing and distribution.
The trouble with nature...
As the food industry shifts from synthetically-derived colours, past ‘natural’ ingredients to colouring foodstuffs, we highlight the challenges this is currently creating.
New guidance for communicating research findings
New guidelines will soon be available to help research teams throughout Europe to communicate the results of their projects more effectively.