Optical analysis capable of predicting taste of fruit
Scientists in the US have developed an innovative method that can accurately predict whether fruit and vegetables taste as good as they look.
Archives for May 8, 2005
Young women crucial to drinks sector growth
There will be fewer young adults around for alcoholic drink firms to target over the next five years but those that are will drink more and be more demanding, with women the driving force, reports Chris Mercer.
Healthy oils are good for business
Growing consumer awareness of the importance of healthy oils and food manufacturers' desire to eliminate hydrogenated oils from their recipes have boosted sales for Spectrum Organic Products.
Drought knocks Brazil's soy stocks
Price rises for soy-related ingredients are still under pressure as drought, high production costs and a strong real all impact soybean production for Brazil's 2004-05 crop, writes Lindsey Partos.
Soft drink makers to limit heavy metals, says EFSA panel
Europe's food watchdog concludes soft drink makers should propose limits for heavy metals and aromatic hydrocarbons used as carrier solvents for flavouring preparations in soft drinks.
Food firms falling behind in ability to innovate?
The food industry is falling behind in its ability to innovate, claims an article in this week's The Economist.
Para Red testing launched as consumer confidence wavers
RSSL is launching a single screening service to test for the presence of illegal food colourings such as Sudan I-IV, Para Red and Orange G just as public concern over contamination grows.
Pomegranate gets juiced by leading producer
Fruit juice maker Old Orchard is once again making the most of recent health research pertaining to various fruits, adding a blueberry-pomegranate option to its range.
Para Red: UK spice industry encourages transparency
UK spice industry throws opens its doors as the authorities detect increasing numbers of food products contaminated with the potentially harmful Para Red colour,reports Lindsey Partos.
MGPI still suffering from low-carb decrease
Decreased demand for low-carb products has continued to be a headache for MGP Ingredients in the 3Q, decreasing earnings and revenue compared to the same period last year.