Senomyx taste patents unlock flavour potential
A patent covering the use of the human bitter taste receptor to screen for compounds could give Senomyx a significant edge in the race to identify new flavour ingredients.
Archives for September 26, 2006
Voluntary nanotechnology reporting launched in UK
UK food manufacturers and others are been asked to provide any information on nanotechnologies they are working on, under a programme launched this week by the government.
Danisco invests in future of confectionery
Danisco Flavours has opened a new confectionery facility in Belgium in order to experiment with new combinations of texture, taste and functionality.
New yoghurt process extends shelf-life
A new manufacturing process has the potential to extend the shelf life of yoghurts with live and active cultures.
Chinese purchase makes Indian gelatine maker world number 2
Sterling Biotech has emerged as the world's second largest gelatine producer after making its first international foray to acquire the gelatine manufacturing facility of Chinese firm China Gelatin.
European countries top list for business location
Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are the world's most competitive economies according to this year's assessment by the World Economic Forum (WEF) of the best places to do business.
Europe needs a strong CAP
Europe needs a strong Common Agricultural Policy but this must reflect current realities, argues EC minister Mariann Fischer Boel.
Fruit and vegetables cut heart disease risk, says study
Every extra of fruit or vegetable consumed daily could cut the risk of heart disease by four percent, says a meta-analysis of almost a quarter of a million people, giving people even more reason to seek out the nutrient-rich foods.