Company receives award for bacteriophage technology
A Netherlands-based company producing bacteria that kill pathogens has won a Frost & Sullivan award for innovation in food safety.
Archives for September 4, 2006
Citric acid firms raise prices as supply shortage threatens market
The world's major citric acid producers have warned that unless reasonable price increases can be successfully implemented this year, the market will face further consolidation and potential supply shortages.
ABF completes African sugar share acquisition
Associated British Foods' (ABF's) acquisition of Africa's largest sugar producer underlines the fact that the European industry is thinking globally.
Food safety experts launch battle against E. coli bacteria
Food safety experts are meeting in Dublin, Ireland this week to discuss international standards they hope will cut back on the rising number of infections caused by the deadly enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) bacteria.
Obesity driving intense sweetener opportunities
Soaring obesity rates are creating opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers to expand the number of products that contain sugar substitutes, according to a new market report.
FSA seeks opinion on additive, enzyme and flavour regs
The FSA is seeking comments on proposed European Commission regulations that would establish a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings.
Vitiva growth stems from new rosemary markets
Slovenia's Vitiva has reported sales growth in excess of 200 per cent for the first half the year, as it continues to implement its rapid growth strategy and reach out into new business sectors.
Scientists deepen sour taste understanding
US-based scientists say they have identified a protein responsible for the perception of sourness, backing up a similar recent study into a taste that is still relatively poorly understood.
New study attacks portion sizes - again
Portion sizes have again been linked to rising obesity levels in the US, with a new study indicating that people may be eating more because they are unaware of the reference portion sizes encouraged for a healthy diet.