Givaudan new savoury facility gets underway
Givaudan has started the build of its new manufacturing site in Hungary, which it says will increase capacity and grow its savoury flavours business in developing European markets.
Archives for March 4, 2011
Allergy prediction tool could revolutionise allergen labelling
As allergy diagnoses among children continue to rise, a new online calculator is said to provide fast, cheap and highly accurate predictions, with potential implications for better-targeted on-pack allergen labelling.
Enzyme based fat replacer can reduce fat in bread by 70 per cent, claims Puratos
An enzyme based margarine, butter and oil alternative for bakery goods can reduce the level of saturated and total fat in bread by up to 70 per cent, according to ingredients supplier Puratos.
Local presence key to Chinese market: AAK
As the world’s most populous nation with a strong economy, China is an attractive target for food manufacturers and their suppliers - but they cannot operate effectively in the region without a local presence, according to Torben Friis Lange, AAK vice...
EFSA publishes database on food consumption in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its first Comprehensive Food Consumption Database that will provide guidance for further studies on dietary exposure assessments.
Limited segregated palm oil supply sees Kellogg's use certificates
Kellogg’s claims a lack of segregated, sustainably grown palm oil means its only option in terms of ensuring environmental friendly sourcing is to purchase GreenPalm certificates to cover its palm oil use in its products.
California is organic 'land of opportunity'
California tops the leader board of American states that show the greatest investment potential for organic foods, according to one expert who has authored a new report on the global organics market.
NASA addresses food science challenges for Mars missions
Innovations and advances by NASA food scientists are helping keep the American astronauts nourished during long space missions, but challenges remain if man is to boldly go where he has never been before.
How to persuade young Americans to follow dietary guidelines
Weight loss and living longer are the prime motivators for persuading young people to follow the healthy eating habits as set out in the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to a new report from research organization, The NPD Group.