Prof Colin Dennis new IFST president
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has elected Prof Colin Denis as its president.
Archives for April 17, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: RISK COMMUNICATION
How to deal with food safety Doomsday...
Growing scrutiny of food suppliers means an increasing focus on food safety issues. In this special edition article on risk, we look at how producers can communicate potential risks to consumers while protecting their brand reputation, in the event of...
ADM Cocoa opens technical centre in Germany
ADM Cocoa has opened a new technical centre in Germany, where its customers can go to experiment with flavour, mouthfeel and shelf-life of their chocolate-containing products.
Nestle plans investment in Chinese manufacturing partner
Nestle is planning to buy a 60 per cent share in China’s Yinlu Foods Group for an undisclosed sum, in a move that will help household brand Yinlu gain more traction in the Central and Western regions of the country.
Confusion surrounds future of UK Best before labels
The future of Best before labels in the UK is shrouded in uncertainty following media reports that the UK government is considering scrapping them in an attempt to cut the 8.3m tonnes of food thrown away by households each year.
60-second interview: Scott Martling, International Food Network
The secret to bigger, better, faster NPD? Share the love …
When it comes to ground-breaking NPD, two heads – or possibly six or seven - are always better than one, International Food Network’s (IFN’s) group leader Scott Martling tells Elaine Watson
Natural sugar ester shows potential as food-grade surfactant: Study
Food-grade surfactants – an extremelty exclusive club – may soon have a new member, as the University of Massachusetts report that a natural sugar ester may be of use foods and beverages.
Record growth for Sensient as demand for natural colors continues to rise
Continued demand for natural food colors has helped to drive record top and bottom line growth in the first quarter for colors, flavors and fragrances giant Sensient Technologies.
MEPs debate 'crazy' food labelling proposals
One expert has branded the proposed new EU food information legislation “crazy” ahead of a second vote on the issue by Parliament's Environment, Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) tomorrow.
GMA issues “perfect storm” warning against ethanol credits
The Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued “a perfect storm” warning about a repeat of the 2008 food commodity crisis; this time sparked by diverting US corn production from food and feed to produce fuel.
Trans-fats may negatively affect sperm levels: Harvard study
Increased intakes of trans fats may reduce a man’s sperm concentration, a measure of fertility, according to new findings from Harvard School of Public Health.
‘Great potential’ of immature rice grains for nutraceuticals: Study
Immature rice grains may contain ‘a remarkable amount of bioactive compounds’, giving them great potential for applications in nutraceutical foods, according to new research.