Naturex taps natural trend with new ingredient lines
Naturex has launched a plant-based antioxidant meat preservative and a line of essential oils and oleoresins, which the firm says can help food producers meet consumer demand for natural products.
Archives for July 21, 2010
Benzophenone from packaging taints Italian couscous
German safety authorities have seized tonnes of couscous from Italy that were contaminated after the chemical benzophenone leached from the packaging.
Ethylcellulose can enhance the flow of reduced fat choc, finds Nestlé
Research from scientists based at the Nestlé research centre in the UK and the University of Nottingham shows that mixing ethylcellulose with lecithin is an alternative to high concentrations of lecithin to enhance the flow of reduced fat chocolate.
Arla targets quality cheese potential in US
Double digit increases in US sales has prompted Arla to expand its dairy in Hollandtown, Wisconsin, with an eye on burgeoning quality cheese market.
Dispatches from IFT
Opportunities for the next generation of food scientists
The IFT trade show is not just about business - it's about fostering the next generation of food professionals. University of Nebraska staff share their view on industry prospects and the value of IFT for students.
FSA seeks views on impact of flavouring regulation
The perspective of food manufacturers and other stakeholders on the costs and benefits of enforcement provisions for the new EU Regulation on food flavourings is being sought from the UK Food Standards Agency during a three month consultation phase.
CSM buys up Cargill's shares in US lactic acid plant
Global bakery ingredients supplier CSM said that it has acquired the remaining 50 per cent of the shares its US lactic acid production plant from its joint venture partner Cargill.