Tannins show promise for allergen-free peanut products
The use of tannic acid could help to reduce the allergic potential of products that contain peanut proteins, say researchers.
Archives for March 22, 2012
US beverage industry should ban BVO in soft drinks – German professor
A voluntary ban would be the 'best solution' to eliminate concerns regarding brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in US soft drinks, a leading academic has told BeverageDaily.com, and said he planned further research into the patented flame retardant 'because...
Red meat cuts depression in women, says study
Eating the recommended amount of red meat every day could cut the risk of anxiety and depression in women, researchers at Deakin University in Australia have said.
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Abbott refutes ‘misleading’ infant formula breach allegations
Abbott Laboratories has scoffed at allegations that its infant formula product fails to meet Chinese national health standards, damning the findings as ‘misleading’ and reaffirming its product safety.
Enzymotec Shanghai office to support China growth
Lipid ingredients manufacturer, Enzymotec, has opened a commercial operations office in Shanghai to support its growing infant nutrition and bioactive ingredients business in the Chinese market.
Indian government may remove controls on wheat exports
India may soon see a final policy move that would lead to the government stepping back and removing its controls on the exports of wheat products, a move that until now has been a utopian dream for local farmers and millers.
Wait continues for Australian and New Zealand hemp foods
Customers in Australia and New Zealand will continue to be denied hemp foods as the region’s apex food standards body has said it would delay the decision on their approval.
Naturex gains Asian foothold as it acquires Indian colours producer
French company Naturex, in a move that gives it its first Asian industrial facility, has acquired a leading fruit and vegetable powder and natural colours producer in India - Valentine.
Metal detector rapid-delivery scheme reduces downtime and safety concerns – provider
A global metal detector rapid-delivery scheme could minimise food production line downtime-associated costs and safety concerns often found with long-lead delivery times.
Agilent to boost Salmonella and food fraud detection through double edged FDA pact
Food safety specialist Agilent Technologies Inc. has entered into an agreement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a move that will see them working alongside the agency on two fronts - to speed-up Salmonella subtypes detection and prevent...
Unstable pricing and demand forces change in food ingredients market
Fluctuating commodity prices and demand is forcing increasing numbers of food ingredients suppliers either to specialize or diversify, according to Euromonitor International
Russia urged to lift EU live import ban
European Commissioners Karel De Gucht and John Dalli have condemned Russia’s ban on imports of live animals from the EU that came into force yesterday (21 March), calling it “disproportionate and unjustified”.
Kraft Foods reveals new name for global snacks business
Kraft Foods has today announced the name of its global snacks spin-off and its North American grocery business.
Food sensitivity test is unreliable, says Canadian expert
An increasingly popular food sensitivity test may lead individuals to eliminate foods from their diets that are not harmful to them, according to a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
TNO and Dutch firms aim for next generation of non-stick chewing gum
Dutch gum manufacturers along with research group TNO have partnered with the Foundation NederlandSchoon in a research project to make chewing gum less sticky and easily degradable.
ConAgra declares war on ADM in IP battle over white whole wheat flour
ConAgra has accused agrifood giant ADM of infringing a patent covering technology enabling it to produce high fiber whole wheat flour with the palatability and appeal of refined white flour.
Canadian government grants C$500,000 for PRRS research
The Canadian federal government and the provincial government of Quebec (MAPAQ) have allocated C$500,000 to a pilot project aiming to control porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).
Ongoing frugality not all doom and gloom, says SymphonyIRI
Shoppers are holding on to frugal habits in 2012, but there are emerging trends that food and beverage manufacturers can use to attract consumers, according to the latest research from SymphonyIRI.
New Zealand Marmite lovers hating shortage
New Zealand is fast running out of its favourite breakfast food, Marmite, according to local media.
China’s pork sector: A global powerhouse
China is now clearly the world’s largest player in the global pork industry and produces and consumes over half of all pork in the world. While Chinese prices are currently soaring, due to a combination of increasing corn prices and strong domestic...