News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Rising commodity costs are the main reason behind Solae’s decision to lift its global soy prices by between six to 10 per cent from April 1, 2011, according Reinhart Schmitt, vice president, Solae Europe.
A host of industry-led projects are currently underway to discover bisphenol A (BPA) alternatives for metal packaging – but a viable option is unlikely to reach the market for several years, said a leading US trade body in an exclusive interview with...
Cargill has announced a breakthrough in cocoa powder technology which enables faster and improved dispersion in cold drink mix application.
A lack of scientific evidence means no clear verdict can yet be reached on the health risks posed by nanomaterials - but the carcinogenic potential of some nanoparticles should be “taken seriously”, cautioned German authorities.
Industry and consumer groups believe enough is being done to protect children in Europe from being influenced by cartoon characters to make unhealthy food choices.
A major stakeholder in the European Union Platform on Diet, Physical Activity and Health that has established 297 individual commitments to improve the health of Europeans in the six years of its existence, has highlighted its effectiveness.
The rise of private label fruit juice is having a big impact on the juice industry, sparking a wave of consolidation. A mooted merger between Agrana Juice Holding and Ybbstaler Fruit Austria in Europe is the latest example.