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...
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.
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.