Givaudan launches 'mega-trend' flavour programme
Givaudan has launched FlavourVision, an initiative designed to consolidate information from a number of internal research programmes.
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Albumin to boost tea extract antioxidant activity in emulsions?
The stability of emulsions can be enhanced by complexing the protein albumin with green tea extracts, boosting the shelf-life and nutritional content, researchers have reported.
Corn Products acquisition expands sweeteners, ingredients business
Corn Products International today announced that it is to acquire the food business of SPI Polyols, as well as the remaining 50 percent of SPI's Brazilian joint venture.
Developer targets injectable RFID ink at meat market
A biocompatible radio-frequency identification (RFID) ink would allowprocessors to track individual cuts of meat or vegetables, allowing them to make speedy recalls during food contamination outbreaks.
Kerry expands organic ingredients in US
Irish firm Kerry Ingredients has responded to the growth of organics in the United States by expanding its organic ingredient product range across the board, the firm announced yesterday.
Starbucks China cutting out trans fats
The US coffee chain Starbucks says it is working on cutting trans fats from itsmenus in China, according to reports.
Australian pear, apple crops to suffer from drought
Drought and late frosts are expected to see Australia's production of apples and pears at itslowest in a decade, suggests a new report.
Irish food exports strong, domestic pressures remain
Irish food and drink exports exceeded €8 billion for the first time last year, though domestic pressures still exist.
Good agricultural practices key to stable future
Good agricultural practices could help developing countries cope with globalisation while not compromising their sustainable development objectives.
FSA publishes 'metals in food' findings
A UK survey of the concentrations of metals elements in a variety of ingredients suggests that estimated intakes do not pose a health threat.
Obesity - breakfast research points to new opportunities
Skipping breakfast and eating more fast food have again been shown to lead to overweight in late teenage years.
Regulator proposes re-opening border to Mexican pork
US food companies may soon be able to restart sending their pork supplies to Mexico for processing, if US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposals are given the go-ahead.
Chinese beverage makers drop the sugar
Sugar-free, or low-sugar beverages, are expected to be the fastest growingproducts in China's drinks sector this year.