France’s first stevia products around the corner
Granular is officially launching its Real Stevia sweetener following approval for high Reb-A stevia sweeteners in France; the race is on to bring the first products to shelves and secure market share.
Archives for September 14, 2009
Calls for healthy, sustainable diet info for UK
The UK needs a cross-government strategy for food that clearly outlines industry’s role, and defines an environmentally sustainable diet as well as a healthy one, say food policy advisors.
Amino acids may cut acrylamide, boost flavour
Proline, an amino acid found in wheat flour, may reduce the formation of acrylamide by 80 per cent, suggests new research from the UK.
Over 60s need better advice to combat more virulent listeria
A new report suggests that more virulent strains of listeria monocytogenes and a lack of advice to elderly consumers could be behind a reported rise in the incidence of listeriosis in the UK.
EC tables new chemical test for marine biotoxin detection
The standard test method for detecting marine biotoxins in shellfish looks set to be changed after a top level meeting at the European Commission.
Chr Hansen makes natural white for confectionery
Chr Hansen has developed a new natural white colour from calcium carbonate, which it claims is the first non-chemical alternative to titanium dioxide available to coated confectionery and chewing gum manufacturers.
Sore lack of skills in Welsh food sector, report
A training academy for food and drink manufacturing in Wales is planned to combat an urgent skills shortage in the country.