News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said overhauling the meat inspection charging regime in the UK will cost the industry far less than originally forecast as it challenged concerns raised by the sector over the proposals.
R&R Ice Cream has acquired Europe’s largest private-label ice cream manufacturer Pilpa in a deal worth around €17.65m, plus stock on completion estimated at €9m.
Exploiting expected growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, AB Enzymes reports it has initiated a tie-up with one of the main distributors in the region – Orkila - to aid its penetration into the bakery, beverage and food specialities markets.
A decision is awaited from the Commission on the use of Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110) in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks following a revised exposure assessment from EFSA showing some children in the UK could still be over the ADI levels for the additive.
A new identification technique based on liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) can be used to identify and quantify umami enhancing compounds in foods, according to new research.
Taura Natural Ingredients has extended its portfolio to include vegetable blends that it claims will allow food manufacturers tap into the growing demand for healthier and clean label snack products.