At the Fi Europe 2001, DSM Food Specialties will introduce a new
application of its FirmFruit® enzyme system designed to enhance the
appearance and consistency of processed tomato pieces in
end-product applications.
According to scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research
Service, the berries from autumn olive, a shrub, could become an
alternative source of lycopene.
Dole Food Co. Inc., the largest U.S.fresh fruit and vegetable
producer, reported that higher banana prices, fresh fruit sales and
cost-cutting upped second-quarter profits, but warned that the
third quarter might not meet forecasts.
Research on berries' health benefits are taking a step further and
human clinical trials are set to begin to investigate their role as
cancer-preventing agent.
Blueberries, cranberries, huckleberries and related plants contain
resveratrol, a potential anticancer agent, according to the results
of a study by...
During a survey of canned fruit and vegetable products the UK Food
Standards Agency (FSA) this week found high levels of tin in
samples of 400g cans of...