DSM: Natural and authentic flavour desires hit global mainstream
Global consumers, whether from Europe or China, are looking for natural and authentic tasting foods – a preference that far exceeds other parameters, new DSM research shows.
Archives for September 11, 2013
Campden BRI invests in Agilent chemical analysis tech
Campden BRI has invested in Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR) from Agilent Technologies.
Sustainable palm oil: GreenPalm, RSPO, Kellogg, PepsiCo, under fire as NGO takes aim at ‘Snack Food 20’
A new report from Rainforest Action Network says food giants supporting "weak" and "diluted" Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standards or buying GreenPalm certificates are kidding themselves if they think this will save the rainforests. But...
Missed opportunity: Will the EU biofuel cap lead to food price rises?
Members of the European Parliament have voted to limit the amount of biofuels that can be derived from food-based crops to 6%, but campaigners say the limit is too high and will lead to more rises in food prices.
Ink fights $600bn global counterfeit trade
Researchers have engineered a packaging ink that throws food product counterfeiters and frauds off their game.
Hepatitis E increase points to foodborne source
Hepatitis E has been included in a UK report for the first time after increasing evidence that it is a foodborne disease zoonoses.
GUEST ARTICLE on food fraud
Can customers have meat traceability and cheap prices after horsemeat?
Following the horsemeat scandal in early 2013, the British food industry and customers have undoubtedly become slightly more obsessed with the traceability of food.
Cakes, celebrity chefs and confectionery: The rise of brand licensing in Europe
Brand licensing in the food industry has becoming increasingly dynamic over the past few years, with the Western European market for co-branded food and beverage products on the rise, according to an expert in the area.
Campylobacter-free poultry not expected soon, says Addmaster
Campylobacter-free poultry is not expected to be available anytime soon, according to UK-based firm, Addmaster.