Food makers can do more to avert food allergy risk, says UK group
With a European crackdown on food labels for nuts and other allergens imminent, food makers have their work cut out, says UK consumer group.
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EU food risk tool highlights carcinogenic toxins in food chain
Harmful toxins dominate the EU's food risk alert system this week, detected in a range of different nut foods imported across the globe.
Soy processor taps trans-free oil market
A North Carolina-based soybean processor has tapped into the lucrative trans-fat free oil market through a patent process that also retains the nutritional benefits of soy.
Danisco highlights cultures business for Asian growth
Ingredients giant Danisco highlights the cultures business as a key vehicle for growth in the burgeoning Asian market.
GM coconut oil with high lauric acid to rival canola
The Philippines is developing a genetically modified (GM) coconut with at least as much lauric acid as canola to allow it to hold onto its leading share of the world's vegetable oil market.