Givaudan to work with MIT researchers on ‘flavour algorithms’
Flavour giant Givaudan is working with scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to come up with a ‘flavour algorithm’ that could one day replace human taste testers.
Archives for January 31, 2012
MEPs vote against amended nutrition claims, food sector rallies
MEPs have rejected the revised nutrition claims list recently adopted by the European Commission, a move which could be detrimental for reformulation efforts in the food sector says a trade body.
Namibia on the verge of poultry self-sufficiency
The first integrated poultry business in Namibia has the potential to bring self-sufficiency to a traditionally import-dependent country.
Dutch urge joint response to Schmallenberg virus
The Dutch government is pressing for a co-ordinated European Union (EU) response to fighting the Schmallenberg virus, a damaging disease spreading rapidly among livestock across Europe.
Urgent overhaul of bisphenol A regs needed to protect public - report
US federal authorities must show more urgency in dealing with bisphenol A (BPA) and begin protecting the public from hazards posed by the chemical, according to a new report from a group of academics.
Europe must move to stamp-out cocoa child labour, MEPs tell Commission
A committee of MEPs is calling on the European Commission (EC) to consider legislating against use of child labour in cocoa plantations that fuel the EU's demand for chocolate, while the world's largest food firm Nestle has outlined its measures to...
Claims or pictures - what makes shoppers choose healthier options?
The role of on-pack health claims, images, information on how food is processed, health logos and nutritional labelling on the perceived healthiness of a food product has never been systematically evaluated but a new project, if funding is secured, could...
Dispatches from ProSweets 2012
Everyone's talking about stevia at ProSweets - director
The sweetener stevia is the hot topic of this year’s show following its approval as a novel food in the EU, according to the show organiser.