Archives for February 17, 2010

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Firmenich shores up presence in Dubai

By Jess Halliday

Firmenich has announced the opening of a new affiliate in Dubai, in a bid to deepen its understanding of Middle Eastern consumers’ flavour and fragrance preferences.

Study points to prebiotic soft drinks with tagatose

By Stephen Daniells

Beverage formulators looking at next generation products could harness the sweetening and prebiotic effects of tagatose in acidic drinks, says a new study supporting the stability of the ingredient.

Reducing meat and dairy makes case for fortification

By Jess Halliday

Reduction of meat and dairy intake on climate change grounds would pose nutritional concerns for some nutrients but better public health advice on alternative sources and fortification could bridge the gap, write nutritional and climate experts from the UK.