Fusion flavors to twist traditional patisserie, says Pidy
Fusion flavors are just starting to surface in the patisserie sector with inspiration drawn from Asia in particular, a manager at Pidy says.
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Ajinomoto fights to ‘stabilize profitability’ in aspartame after 2012 losses total billions of yen
Ajinomoto’s industrial aspartame business lost billions of yen in 2012, but the company’s Senior VP for North America tells BeverageDaily.com it is working hard to ‘stabilize profitability’.
Galactic microbiological shelf life project set for launch
Biotech firm Galactic is working on food safety tools that will enable food and drink manufacturers to better predict and control product shelf life based on pathogen growth models.
EFSA issues guidance on GM animal risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued guidance on how to evaluate the introduction of genetically modified (GM) animals in the European Union.
Management target $45m cost savings to mAKE CASE FOR STANDALONE FUTURE
‘Bitter’ Britvic blow as firm plans to leave historic UK base cutting 230 jobs
Trade union Unite has described the threat to 290 Britvic jobs across three UK sites as a ‘bitter blow’and aims to talk with management next week in a bid to save the firm’s historic Chelmsford factory.
Food industry welcomes EU package to tackle VAT fraud
Industry trade group FoodDrinkEurope has welcomed an anti-VAT fraud package under discussion in the EU, saying that the food and drink sector is greatly impacted by VAT tax fraudsters.
Healthy hydrocolloids: Designing foods with a healthier structure
The ability to modify the micro- and macro-structure of food products using hydrocolloid science offers the food industry a plethora of opportunities to make healthier and better tasting foods, say experts.
EU to ban flavouring compound
The European Commission and member states have voted to ban a flavouring compound, following an EFSA opinion on its safety published last week, which found that the ingredient was of concern.
FSANZ reviews MRLs for blueberries and raspberries
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on maximum residue limits (MRLs) for blueberries and raspberries.
EPHA calls for healthier foods in EU Most Deprived Fund
Fresh, locally-sourced fruit, vegetables and legumes must replace foods high in fat and sugar in the EU’s fund for Most Deprived, says the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA).
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Mid-calorie soft drink success rests on tackling stevia aftertaste issues: Analyst
Mid-calorie carbonated soft drink manufacturers must deal with the aftertaste issues associated with stevia, as the natural sweetener becomes more widely accepted by consumers, according to Datamonitor consumer analyst, Melanie Felgate.
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Monk fruit makes headway…but still faces aftertaste issues: Mintel
Mintel analyst Laura Jones tells BeverageDaily.com that use of monk fruit as an all-natural, zero calorie sweetener has tripled in the past five years, but says she believes it still has taste issues to overcome.