Study hails promise of bio-based plastics in active packaging
Bio-based plastics incorporating antimicrobial (AM) substances are fast becoming one of the most promising forms of active packaging, said new research.
Archives for April 11, 2011
Cocoa sector hails resolution and end of EU ban on Ivorian trade
The food industry and cocoa traders have welcomed the EU decision to lift sanctions on the Ivory Coast ports and other Ivorian entities following an end to the crisis in the cocoa growing country.
Communication and more availability will renew UK organic fortunes
UK organic fortunes are not all grim, says the trade director, who points out high-growth categories. But ushering in a new era of overall growth will require better communication, broad availability of organics in supermarkets, and supportive government...
Studying genes may lead to higher yield, sustainable oil palms
A new research project aims to optimise the production and quality of oil palm, helping to produce more sustainable crops, by using molecular genetics to boost crop breeding.
Degradable gum base gains EFSA novel foods nod
A new synthetic polymer for use as a chewing gum base has received a positive novel foods opinion from EFSA, bring the technology for less sticky gum that breaks down within months closer to the market.
Taste cells may work together in ‘circuit’, suggests review
Taste cells may not work individually, like other sensory cells, but together in a circuit that produces a wide array of receptors and transmitters, according to a new review.
Mushroom β-glucan could be high-fibre wheat substitute, study
A wheat substitute derived from mushrooms containing β-glucans could be used to produce healthier cakes with quality attributes similar to those of the control, finds a new study.