Archives for October 21, 2007

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Golden apple extracts eyed as novel pectin source

By  Stephen Daniells

A collaboration between researchers in Cameroon and France is exploring the potential of ambarella peel as a source of pectin, and could offer industry a novel ingredient with new properties.

Weekly Comment

The weather excuse

With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices -- there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely 'The Weather'.

New flavouring regulation presents challenges to industry

By  Jess Halliday

With new legislation covering flavourings is a hot topic for debate by the European Parliament and Council, a leading consultant set out some of the main flashpoints of debate and potential challenges for the industry.