IMR puts hydrocolloid price increases in context
Price increase announcements in the hydrocolloid sector do not necessarily reflect market conditions, according to IMR International.
Archives for November 14, 2005
DD Williamson launches organic caramel colours
The world's largest caramel color manufacturer DD Williamson has developed a new line of organic caramel colours, which the company claims are the first to be manufactured in North America.
Broad support for sugar reform, claims Defra
The UK department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) claims that there is strong support for EU sugar reform, though opinion across Europe remains divided.
Weekly Comment
Food safety for all
After all the increased safety procedures put in place over the past decade, one might have been lulled into thinking that poisonings and deaths from food contamination would be rarer than before. While it is true that the new regulatory requirements...
Obesity and cancer more closely linked than previously thought
Diet and obesity could play a more significant role in cancer risk than previously thought, putting processed food again under the spotlight.
Synergy yeast range taps European demand
Synergy's new range of natural yeast extracts, designed to encourage flavour enhancement in a wide range of savoury foods, aims to tap growing interest in this versatile ingredient.
CSPI calls for tough regulations on salt
Salt should be treated as a food additive for the purposes of regulation, with strict limits placed on the salt content of processed foods, according to a petition sent by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to the US Food and Drug...
Sushi demand piles profits and pressure on urchin industry
The dramatic increase in the number of sushi restaurants in the US has put pressure on California's burgeoning sea urchin industry to ensure the sustainability of an important food source.