Firmenich invests in ‘strategic partnership’ with West African college
Swiss flavour house Firmenich says its new partnership with a Nigerian college will ensure long term and sustainable production of its flavours in Western Africa.
Archives for April 5, 2012
GM wheat trial brings hope for commercialisation
A trial of wheat genetically modified to repel aphids has begun, in the hope it will become the first GM wheat to be grown commercially in the UK.
UK processors blast FSA over desinewed meat moratorium
The UK has vowed to suspend the production desinewed meat (DSM) following pressure from the European Commission (EC) – a move the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has labeled a “criminal waste of a valuable product.”
Functional health ingredients fail to take off in confectionery - Leatherhead
Functional health ingredients have failed to move into mainstream confectionery and have not penetrated the market as expected, according to a report from Leatherhead Food Research.
Research database reveals ingredients most prone to food fraud
The first ever public database compiling reports on global food fraud and economically motivated adulteration has highlighted olive oil, milk and honey as just a few of the the most vulnerable targets. The report also claims that past issues of...
UK food supplier gets go-ahead to acquire tomato processor
A UK–based food company has received the green light this week from the European Commission to acquire an Italian tomato processor.