EC vows to recover misspent CAP millions
The EC's promise to recover €317.3 million in misspent CAP money follows high-level discussions on how the CAP can be simplified and streamlined.
Archives for October 5, 2006
Danisco rebrands Litesse to capitalise on health boom
Danisco has rebranded its Litesse brand of polydextrose in order to better position an ingredient that has been on the market for 25 years.
The three steps to successful wholegrain marketing
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce commercially viable wholegrain products is that they do not follow a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a contract R&D firm, which has identified three main...
Canada approves GM yeast that combats cancer compound
Environment Canada has approved the import and manufacture of a genetically modified yeast variety that is designed to reduce the levels of the carcinogen ethyl carbamate, a compound that can naturally occur in fermented foods and beverages, such as...
Quest flavour prediction method targets 'increased brand loyalty'
Quest has launched a flavour prediction and design method that it claims could transform the flavour development process.
'Designer' pectins to shine in food ingredients future
Increased understanding of pectins, a major component of plant cell walls, is opening the door to novel applications, as well driving research into new sources, says a new review.