Global warming may impact walnut supply, warn scientists
Warmer, drier summers and extreme weather due to climate change would be troublesome, if not fatal, for walnut trees, say researchers.
Archives for December 5, 2011
DSM flags up natural declaration claim for new yeast extract range
New flavouring legislation was the spur for DSM’s new yeast extract range, which it claims delivers salt reduction as well as clean label advantages for meat and other savoury products.
Whole botulism-linked brand recalled in Ireland
Irish food safety authorities have ordered the complete botulism related recall of Bio Gaudiano brand items - over a month after an initial recall was made on olives made by the company.
EC audit raps Ireland for seed safety shortcomings
The European Commission (EC) has released the results of an Irish food safety audit conducted in June that identified shortcomings in the nation’s approach to policing the safety of sprouted seeds.
Kerry seals deal for Cargill Flavour Systems
Kerry Group has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Cargill’s global flavours business.
Food firms look to sensory claims
Frustrated food and drink manufacturers are considering sensory claims in preference to health claims; few of which have been approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
WOW double emulsions move closer to food applications, say researchers
The inclusion of a gelling agent and electrolyte in double emulsions could be used to control the release behaviour of incorporated compounds, offering promise for the use of Water-Oil-Water emulsions in food applications, say researchers.