News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A new range of natural carotenoids destined for human consumption moved a step closer to sale recently with GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) notification from the Food and Drug Administration for Microbia’s bio-based beta-carotene for food and...
A bill under scrutiny in the United States Senate would create a new nanotechnology risk assessment program within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Organic chocolate maker Green & Black's said it is bolstering its commitment to sustainability by moving its entire global food and beverage range worldwide to Fairtrade.
Increased intakes of fats, from saturated to polyunsaturated fats, may increase the risk of prostate cancer, says a new study.
Special edition: Salt reduction
In the fourth part of our series on salt reduction, we look at the rise of sea salt-flavoured products, predominantly in the snack-food area.
Chicken meat could account for almost a third of all human cases of campylobacteriosis in the EU said the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Pressure to ensure customer taste preferences are continually met for leading breakfast cereal brands is a hindrance to achieving minimal salt levels, and an sector wide push is required to achieve this objective, claims Kellogg.
Current authorised maximum use levels of lycopene as a food colour are up for review with its use in fortified foods a critical factor, claims the European Commission following the publication of the revised exposure estimates for the cartenoid by EFSA.
The food industry’s relative immunity to the effects of recession, and the strong links throughout the supply chain, mean it can play a part in reinvigorating the whole economy, say agricultural economists from Greece.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has joined the CSR revolution with its first ever corporate responsibility report highlighting its latest social and environmental initiatives.