News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A landmark settlement on trans fats in the US last week will incite global food makers, fearful of litigation, to delve further into new food formulations that use alternative ingredients to eliminate harmful fatty acids, reports Lindsey Partos.
Several recently published studies have revealed the nutritional benefits of peanuts and USDA figures released last week show that there is no shortage of supply for food manufacturers.
The British arm of Nestlé has become the latest food producer to revamp its nutrition labels, yet the country's food industry is on rocky ground by entrenching its support for guideline daily amounts against the government's wishes, argues Chris Mercer.
As CEO leaves the firm, German flavours firm Symrise confirms ambitions to become one of the top three global players on the market.
An increase in research and development and other expenses caused Senomyx's revenue to slip 23 percent in Q4, according to the results published by the company last week.
Speciality oil firms will have the chance to voice their concerns on global food codes as 100 government delegates meet to discuss the fats and oil industry at a week-long session, kicking off in the UK next week.
Global stocks of soybeans continue to rise after last year's price spiking draw-down, with oilseed production for 2004-05 projected to reach 390.2 million tonnes, providing a 'comfort-zone' for inventory levels.