News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has highlighted “reservations” about the safety of certain food flavouring substances, suggesting that further evaluation is needed to confirm that these do not harm human health.
Vitiva is proposing a new application for its rosemary-derived antioxidant, to extend the shelf life of milk powder and other dairy products by as much as 50 per cent.
Dutch scientists have developed a new methodology to mimic the actions of the tongue, which could enhance the formulation of low-fat versions with the texture of their high-fat originals.
EFSA was right to delay its verdict on bisphenol A (BPA) in order to take more time to complete a detailed evaluation of the necessary scientific data, said a major plastics trade body.
China has lowered minimum protein levels in raw milk in the country’s latest effort to stamp out the use of melamine in the dairy industry.
The European Commission has unveiled new proposals to give EU member states the right to decide whether or not to cultivate genetically-modified crops – a move that could speed up approvals but which has led to fears over market distortion.
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has signed a five-year deal with Sugar Australia for distribution and marketing of its stevia-derived sweeteners for the Australian and New Zealand food and beverage markets.
Nestlé was not dealt a financial penalty in its settlement this week with the Federal Trade Commission over immunity health claims being made for some of its probiotic products, but a class action is possible, says a food attorney.
The food and beverage industry is beginning to emerge from recession, with two-thirds of executives saying they are seeing better revenues and profits compared to the same period last year, according to a new survey.