Danisco technology taps human flavour perceptions
Danisco has developed new technology that it claims can harmonise flavours with other food ingredients and, for the first time, human perceptions of flavour.
Archives for January 24, 2006
Albertsons finally settles on $17.4 billion sale
Following months of price disputes Albertsons supermarket chain has agreed to sell the entire company to a syndicate, consisting of rivals Supervalu, CVS and investor group Cerberus Capital.
Tate & Lyle completes CCI acquisition
Tate & Lyle's acquisition of US speciality food ingredients firm Continental Custom Ingredients (CCI) could open new opportunities in the value added dairy ingredients sector.
Company develops food safety indicators for packaging
A Toronto-based company has developed diagnostic packaging inserts that will let buyers know whether food is fresh and safe to eat.
Focus on consumer tastes, urges study
A recent study comparing consumer acceptance of cheeses with expert assessments suggests that food makers should pay closer attention to consumer tastes.
New evidence of fermented milk's effect on blood pressure
Researchers in Finland investigating the blood-pressure lowering effect of a fermented milk drink with a high tripeptide concentration have concluded that it shows potential as a dietary approach to hypertension management.
AquaNova nanotech extends CoQ10 uses, bioavailabilty
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has hit the radar screens of functional food, supplement and cosmetic formulators in recent years thanks to positive study results. Now nanotech innovator AquaNova is offering a new form that extends the applications and does away...
EU points finger for failure of WTO negotiations
EU claims that the stalling Doha round of negotiations in not the fault of Brussels but the result of intransigence from other states shows just how little was achieved in Hong Kong.
Managing new retail risk requires different focus, says report
The changing nature of risk in global retail is forcing companies to move away from traditional financial risk assessment to address a different set of issues, says a new report.