Facebook and Twitter guide flavour firm’s consumer research
Food firms wanting to capture the views and tastes of consumers need to tap social media, says Symrise, which is now dedicating resources to using emerging online tools.
Archives for August 3, 2009
EFSA publishes data requirements for food additive approval
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a list of data requirements that industry must submit for the assessment of food additives.
Alternative grains may boost coeliac nutrition
Replacing standard gluten-free flours with those made from ‘alternative’ grains like oats and quinoa may improve the nutritional profiles, says new research from NY.
Firmenich and Senomyx sign new deal for sweetness enhancers
Firmenich has extended its collaboration with Senomyx over the development and commercialisation of sweetness enhancers, with a view to helping reduce levels of sucrose, fructose and rebaudioside.
Downsize me! FSA right to push for smaller snacks
Chocolate bar makers should embrace the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) proposals on snack portions and adapt their supersizing skills to downsizing.