Study 'confirms' umami taste receptor
09-Jul-2009 - Scientists have ‘confirmed’ the role of a specific taste receptor in human umami taste,...
Symrise targets authentic natural flavours with new analysis tool
02-Jul-2009 - Symrise has developed a new tool for comprehensive flavour analysis which it says will...
New NIZO tool to help fermented food development
29-Jun-2009 - NIZO Food Research has developed a new tool to predict the functionalities of different microorganisms...
Creating the ‘gold standard’ for natural beef flavours
24-Jun-2009 - International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has released a new range of “natural and authentic”...
Frutarom buys Chr. Hansen savoury unit in Germany
22-Jun-2009 - Acquisition-hungry firm Frutarom continued its rapid growth strategy, today announcing an "extremely synergetic" €5.2m deal...
Symrise gives vanilla farmers a fair trade boost
17-Jun-2009 - Symrise has received fair trade certification for its bourbon vanilla extracts from Madagascar, offering farmers...
Dispatches from IFT
Treatt launches honey distillates for low-cal treats
15-Jun-2009 - Treatt is extending the options for manufacturers that want to make honey flavoured products but...
Aldi takes colours out of Australian products
15-Jun-2009 - Aldi is removing the Southampton Six food colours from products in its Australian supermarkets, following...
French distributor secures stevia supply from Argentina
02-Jun-2009 - Groupe Lavollée Chimie is gearing up for approval of stevia sweeteners in France, expected this...
Nanotechnology under the microscope
02-Jun-2009 - Nanotechnology is opening up opportunities in food formulation, food packaging, and food safety. Stephen Daniells...
Cargill develops high-loading starch flavour carrier
01-Jun-2009 - Cargill has introduced a new clean-label maize starch powder for carrying liquid flavours in...
Vinegar could be used for salt reduction: Study
29-May-2009 - Adding low concentrations of vinegar to foods may enhance perception of saltiness and enable...
Frutarom blames currency and destocking for sales drop
28-May-2009 - Functional ingredients, fragrance and flavour supplier Frutarom has reported a decrease in sales and net...
Round table: The growth of nanotech
26-May-2009 - Food and nutrition is a 'hot spot' for nanotechnology, experts have said. Stephen Daniells talks...
MSG: Review dismisses allergy concerns
25-May-2009 - Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavour-enhancer, does not increase the risk of developing allergies, such as...
FSANZ disputes shock Australian salt intake claim
22-May-2009 - FSANZ says the majority of Australian adults are not exceeding its recommended maximum daily salt...
Wild makes fruit flavours last longer in cookies
20-May-2009 - Wild has developed a new line of flavours for baked goods that are said to...
UK unveils new salt reduction targets
19-May-2009 - The Food Standards Agency has unveiled updated salt reduction targets for the food industry up...
Symrise restructures as first quarter profits suffer
07-May-2009 - Symrise is closing a production facility in Spain as part of restructuring plans which aim...
Ohly upgrades torula yeast extract
30-Apr-2009 - Ohly is launching an upgraded version of its torula yeast extract Provesta 512, following improvements...
Organic annatto extract offered as food color
22-Apr-2009 - DD Williamson has succeeded in sourcing certified annatto extracts for use as food colors, opening...
Naturex revamps image, hones market focus
21-Apr-2009 - Naturex has divided its business into three distinct business units so as to develop products...
Weekly comment
Who’s hoodwinked by a healthy halo?
20-Apr-2009 - What does health taste like? As a kid, I was encouraged to hold my nose...
Cyclodextrin could mask bitter flavours in beverages: Study
16-Apr-2009 - The bitter taste that amino acids give to beverages could be masked by adding alpha-cyclodextrin,...
Kemin to launch rosemary-green tea extract blend for meat
15-Apr-2009 - Kemin is introducing a new blend of rosemary and green tea extracts in Europe and...
