News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Firmenich has renewed its sweet taste collaboration with San Diego-based flavor firm Senomyx, which has reported lower revenues in the first quarter, including decreased income from the sweet taste partnership.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new strategic plan for food and nutrition over the next four years, including new initiatives related to food labeling and collaboration with industry on public health goals.
Canada Bread and its parent company Maple Leaf Foods were both harmed by weak fresh bakery volumes in the first quarter (Q1), negatively impacting companies' profits.
Chocolate giant Hershey has announced plans to use GPS mapping for cocoa farms in Ghana to help farmers better manage their resources as labour groups continue to doubt the company’s commitments to eradicate the worst forms of cocoa child labour.
US drug maker Abbott Laboratories has announced plans to establish its first nutrition research and development center in India at Bengaluru.
Kerry Group’s 2011 acquisitions have performed well for the ingredients and flavours giant, boosting its Q1 results despite challenges in trading conditions.
Processing parts specialist Thomas Precision is hoping to expand further into the international market with the development of innovative coating technology.
The Russian ban on European pig imports forced Estonian producers to cut prices by 20% in April.
Arla Food Ingredients have developed a range of proteins for cheese manufacturers which they claim can cut salt content by up to 65% and processing time by an hour.
The UK’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced further control measures, due to be implemented on 1 July 2012, to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England.
A novel strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) discovered in Egypt and Libya in February has now spread to the Gaza Strip, putting Gulf countries at risk, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warns.
Smartphones equipped with innovative near infrared technology no bigger than a sugar lump could open the door for rapid food quality testing of a host of products, said the Fraunhofer Institute.
China’s Bright Food has snapped up 60% of Weetabix for £1.2bn (US$1.95bn) but industry analysts say the breakfast cereal concept will flop in China and have coined the move as a mere knowledge buyout.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved a proposal recommending the sale of raw milk curd cheeses that is now awaiting review from food regulation ministers.
Genetic differences in odorant receptors could account for as much as 40% variation in taste intensity of foods, according to new research.
A garlic-derived compound could offer the food industry a quick and more effective antimicrobial tool in the fight against Campylobacter on poultry products, a US study has claimed.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has opened a development centre in The Netherlands to provide advice on chocolate and cocoa products.
The acquisition of Weetabix is the biggest sign yet of emerging market interest in Europe, according to industry commentators.
UK chocolatier Thorntons has reported a solid Easter performance in a third quarter trading update, but overall sales continue to fall.
AMI Expo
Communication is key when it comes to a product recall, leading experts have told delegates to the American Meat Institute (AMI) Expo in Dallas.