'Worrying’ amount of fake food recovered during European crackdown
Police, customs and food safety bodies seized a “worrying” amount of counterfeit and substandard food and drink during a Europe-wide fake-food crackdown, authorities have revealed.
Archives for December 8, 2011
Puratos doubles production in China and announces two new sites
Bakery ingredients firm Puratos has announced plans to build a €22m site in China and production facilities in Spain and Mexico as it looks to seize upon strong growth in emerging markets.
Gluten-free flour enhances dough hydration for premium bakery – National Starch
Ingredients firm National Starch has launched a gluten-free flour that it claims can boost dough hydration and improve functionality compared to gluten-free starches typically used in premium bakery goods.
Double layer microencapsulation may aid flavour retention
Modifying the permeability and stability of spray dried emulsion droplets by adding additional layers could provide a novel method of improving the retention of volatile flavour compounds in dry powders, according to new research.
Beneo’s technical business pillar unveiled
Beneo unveiled its new technology centres at FiE last week to focus on formulation projects around fibre enrichment, texturizing and clean labelling.
Food safety whistle blower discriminators ‘on notice’ - OSHA
US companies that discriminate against food safety whistle blowers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, an occupational safety body has promised.
Nestle gets green light for Hsu Fu Chi takeover
Food giant Nestle has received regulatory approval to gain a majority share in Chinese confectioner Hsu Fu Chi.
Taura targets Asian and US markets with fruit and veg inclusions
Taura Natural Ingredients, which was launching is URC Inclusions range at FIE in Paris last week, is aiming to enter both the US and Asian confectionery, snack, breakfast cereal and bakery markets with fruit and vegetable pieces produced by rapid...