ICCO cuts cocoa deficit forecast
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) anticipates a lower than expected global cocoa shortage in the 2011/12 season due to ideal weather conditions and higher grinds in some cocoa producing countries.
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Taste receptor discovery could help industry ease the bitter taste of stevia
The discovery of a taste receptor that controls the bitter flavour notes associated with stevia could lead industry to new ways to improve the taste of the natural sweetener, suggest researchers.
Premium ingredients launch meat and fat replacers to aid rising costs
Spanish ingredients supplier Premium Ingredients has announced the launch of three new products to help the meat industry reduce costs.
Avure say expansion is due to HPP demand
Avure Technologies will open a factory in the US by the end of the year in response to demand for High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment.
Aluminium-free colours range fits impending EU law: Sensient
German colours specialist, Sensient, has an aluminium-free colour range that it says will plug demands defined by the impending EU law to reduce aluminium levels in foods.
Tasty innovation ensures resilience in cash-strapped, health-conscious Australia
The Australian confectionery market has remained resilient in the face of economic struggles due to investment in product development from the industry, accoding to a report.