Further calls for ban on packaging chemical
Democrats in the US Senate and House of Representatives have introduced legislation to ban the controversial packaging chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food and beverage containers.
Archives for March 17, 2009
Ulrick & Short launches new starch for ready meals
The growth in ready meals, plus desire for clean-label, restaurant-style products has led the UK’s Ulrick & Short to launch a new functional starch from wheat.
Food labelling vote postponed until after election
Progress of the proposed new food information legislation will be delayed by at least six months, as MEPs have decided to delay the vote in committee until after the parliamentary elections.
US food fears in line with ‘war on terror’ concerns
A new survey suggests that a majority of US consumers are equally concerned over food safety within the country as they are with the ongoing ‘war on terror’.
Comax releases stevia-masking ‘problem solver’
Comax Flavors has released a natural masking flavor to mask the bitter aftertaste associated with stevia-derived sweetener Reb A.
Electrospun fibres could expand bioactive encapsulations
Beta-carotene, a food colour and antioxidant, can be nano-encapsulated in special spun fibres, offering formulators a fresh approach to adding value to products.