News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A US plastic pallet manufacturer has launched legal action against a trade body representing its wooden pallet rivals after accusing it of conducting a smear campaign in linking its products to contamination of butter products.
Flavourings supplier Symrise claims it is now in a leading position for serving local clients in bakery and confectionery goods in the Middle East after establishing its own manufacturing site in Dubai.
A new multi-million dollar collaboration between grain scientists in Australia aims to fast-rack development of healthier varieties wheat, barley and rice fibre, with higher levels of fibre compounds seen to bring health benefits.
EFSA will open up its doors to external review and evaluation in 2011, as its mandate has evolved considerably over the last five years and structural changes may be required.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is holding a workshop in March to update the industry on its review of non-plastic food contact materials such as inks and adhesives.
Optimising product reformulation for flavour intensity and release times may be achievable through the testing of exhaled aroma compounds, according to a new study.
Low salt diets can help diabetics quickly cut blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing kidney disease, according to a new study from the Cochrane Collaboration Renal Group.