News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A contentious proposal to compel US food manufacturers to contribute towards safety inspection costs took a step forward yesterday after the Food and Drug Administration signalled its backing for the idea.
The US organic sector has become increasingly dependent on imported ingredients as a supply squeeze continues to limit the sector’s growth, according to a new report from the US Department of Agriculture.
Addition of a grape seed extract to bread may not only increase the antioxidant content of the staple, but also inhibit formation of a potential toxin, says new research.
Food manufacturers’ efforts to formulate gluten-free foods could leave celiacs’ diets short of essential nutrients, according to an article from Harvard Medical School.
A European Commission bid improve food quality labelling schemes and make them better understood by end consumers look likely to result in new guidelines and legislative proposals.
Cargill is increasing its glycerine capacity with the opening of a new refinery in Frankfurt, Germany, after entering the market in the US just three years ago.
Unilever’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Polman has re-stated the importance of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) as a crucial measure in reducing deforestation.
Cargill has launched a Spanish version of its texturising website, so it can share application and technical tips with professionals in the Spanish and Central and Latin American markets.