Scotch whisky industry invests to fuel export growth
Scotch whisky distillers are continuing to invest in new facilities and equipment to fuel the spread of the spirit in international markets.
Archives for April 19, 2010
Gluten-free diets show no benefits for autism: Review
Consuming a gluten-free or a casein-free diet may not offer any benefits for people suffering from autism or its related disorders, says a new review of the science to date.
Ash cloud halts certain food imports
The grounding of airplanes throughout much of Europe has put the brakes on imports of some fruit and vegetable products, although trade groups and supermarkets are downplaying the impact of the Icelandic volcano on food stocks.
Fibres show potential for gelatine replacement in candy
Soluble fibres may replace gelatine, at least partially, in confectionery products, tapping into consumer demands for gelatine-free products, according to Singapore-based scientists.
Small businesses support exemption from food safety bill
A group of food and farming organizations has written to senators urging amendments to the Food Safety Modernization Act that would exempt smaller businesses from tracing and record-keeping requirements.
Fibers show potential for gelatin replacement in candy
Soluble fibers may replace gelatin, at least partially, in confectionery products, tapping into consumer demands for gelatin-free products, according to Singapore-based scientists.
Canadian government may loosen ‘Product of Canada’ rules
The Canadian government may loosen the labeling rules for food products to qualify as ‘Products of Canada’, to allow for ingredients that are difficult to source in Canada.
Quality retained with trans free bakery shortening, says study
Interesterified trans free bakery shortenings (IETFS) can be used effectively to replace hydrogenated shortening (HS) and still give better spread ratio, lesser hardness and higher sensory acceptability for baked products such as biscuits, claims new...