US organic dairy standards misleading, expert claims
Some industry standards on dairy products may be misleading consumers, a US organics expert claims.
Archives for June 26, 2007
Quinoa - meat analogue of the future?
Quinoa, dubbed the mother of all grains, is starting to put in an appearance as a meat analogue in vegetarian foods, with Israeli company Soglowek launching quinoa-based patties to the international market.
FDA, EFSA to review new aspartame study
Regulatory bodies in the United States and Europe have said they will review a new study linking aspartame to an increased risk of cancer, but have reiterated that until an evaluation of the data is conducted they continue to support the safety of the...
Packaging to extend shelf life of fruit and veg
Swedish company Billerud will next week open a research centre to develop packaging that can extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables during transportation.
Fungi seen as cost-effective lactic acid source
Fungal species of Rhizopus could offer a valuable alternative source for lactic acid production, with significant advantages over bacterial production, says a new review from Australia.
DSM, Buhler to start production of fortified NutriRice kernels
DSM and Buhler today announced the opening production facility of their Chinese joint venture Wuxi NutriRice Co, marking the imminent start of the first commercial production of nutritionally-enriched rice kernels for mixing with natural rice.