Exploited workers found at major UK food firms
The UK Gangmaster Licensing Authority (GLA) this week alleged that a gangmaster was exploiting workers he supplied to three UK food firms - British Bakeries, Thorntons and Florette.
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Gleditsia triacanthos shows promise for new hydrocolloid
Gleditsia triacanthos seeds from the Americas could present a new source of hydrocolloids for the food industry, says a new study that investigated their functional properties depending on extraction methods.
Reinventing ingredients: Lessons from Litesse
Changes in industry conditions and challenges, coupled with emerging trends, can open up opportunities for manufacturers to breathe new life into old ingredients.
NutraSweet defends Chinese IP rights
Sweetener producer NutraSweet has said it will take legal action against counterfeiters in China who, it alleges, are infringing its intellectual property rights.