News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Frutarom is acquiring Acatris Health for €10.5m cash in the latest step in its rapid expansion programme - a move expected to bolster its R&D and human resources, and create new cross-selling opportunities.
Restricting vending machine use or availability in schools is crucial in the nation's efforts to drive down soda-related obesity, according to a study published this month in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Belgium-based Puratos has published research into the use of dextrans in sourdoughs, producing an "innovative functional ingredient for the bakery industry."
A new sensory database for almonds claims to provide food formulators with a tool to understand the range and importance of all aspects of the nut's sensory characteristics.
International Flavors & Fragrances has completed an internal program designed for sodium reduction, which provides the firm with a base of reference for its range of flavor systems for reduced salt applications.
The WTO has ruled that the EU's GM food ban was illegal, but has failed to uphold some of the charges levelled by the US, Canada and Argentina.
In the wake of the e coli outbreak due to contaminated spinach, suppliers are rushing in toprovide processors with the tools they might need to improve the safety of their packaged products.
Synergy has developed a range of curry pastes for ready meals, soups and sauces designed to tap the growing demand for ethnic snacking.
The UK's Soil Association has slammed the government for its 'complacent' claim that pesticides found in school fruit and vegetables are 'broadly similar' to those found in supermarkets.