Archives for March 27, 2007

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Givaudan forges agreement to build healthy TasteSolutions

By  Jess Halliday

Flavours giant Givaudan has entered into a research and licensing agreement with taste technology developer Redpoint Bio Corp, which is expected to build the company's TasteSolutions programme for health and wellness.

Researchers develop new nut allergen test

By  George Reynolds

A research laboratory has developed new tests that enable processors to identify pine nuts and chestnuts in food, which could help protect consumers with allergies.

India moves in on Tate & Lyle sucralose monopoly

By  Lorraine Heller

An Indian pharmaceutical firm has completed a new sucralose facility and is ready to begin production of the popular sweetener, using what it claims to be a non patent-infringing process.

Frutarom buys Belmay, becomes UK flavour leader

By  Jess Halliday

Frutarom has signed an agreement to acquire flavours firm Belmay - a strategic move said to position it as the leader in UK flavours and bolster its global position in the market.

Super Gum 'wows' as delivery system for food

By  Stephen Daniells

The modified gum arabic product 'Super Gum' could stabilise water-in-oil-in-water emulsions, opening up opportunities for fat reduction and novel encapsulation, researchers from New Zealand have reported.