New soy concentrates for improved meat texture
20-Jan-2009 - A new range of functional soy protein concentrates has been launched in Europe by Archer...
Biodiverse pastures yield better quality meat, says report
14-Jan-2009 - A study has concluded that meat from animals raised on biodiverse pastures tastes better and...
Natural extract matches synthetics for meat preservation
13-Jan-2009 - Polyphenol-rich extracts from grape seed have potential as a natural antioxidant in meat patties,...
Beer and red wine marinade may cut cancer risk from beef
12-Jan-2009 - Marinating beef in red wine or beer may reduce the levels of potentially cancer-promoting...
DSM strikes new deal for Italian distribution
07-Jan-2009 - As time-pressed Italians and Mediterranean interest from abroad are driving growth in the Italian food...
Ready meal ingredient origin labelling unworkable, FDF
07-Jan-2009 - Creating different labels to reflect the changing origin of the ingredients used to cook ready...
FSA consults on fish eating advice
07-Jan-2009 - The UK’s Food Safety Authority has launched a new consultation on the advice it should...
Researchers propose ‘Venus flytrap’ working of umami receptors
05-Jan-2009 - Progress has been made in pinpointing the mechanism of that most mysterious of taste sensations,...
How will organic food hold up in the recession?
23-Dec-2008 - Market analysis have expressed concern that demand for organic food will shrink in the tight...
Certifiers consider options for organic protection in recession
23-Dec-2008 - UK organic certifiers are in early stage discussions over whether it could be feasible for...
Chicken innovation here to stay, says Maxavor maker
11-Dec-2008 - DSM has launched a new yeast extract for chicken flavours, as it predicts innovation in...
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Irish pork: Bringing home the bacon on food safety
10-Dec-2008 - The Irish pork crisis has consumers staring at the prospect of an empty table at...
Cranberry can inhibit E. coli growth in ground beef, says US study
05-Dec-2008 - The addition of cranberry concentrate to ground beef may serve as an supplementary hurdle to...
Definitive duties on Chinese MSG will not affect users much
05-Dec-2008 - The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on the additive from China, stating that...
Meat-cancer links curbing processed meat intakes: Charity survey
28-Nov-2008 - UK consumers are reducing their consumption of processed meat and meat products following media...
Chocolate covered bacon or chicken skin? Sophisticated, says Mintel
26-Nov-2008 - Chocolate consumers are becoming more adventurous, enjoying darker, more unusual flavour combinations with higher cocoa...
Curry spice may blunt acrylamide’s harm: Study
17-Nov-2008 - Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, may reduce...
Hochdorf takes lupin ingredient into new food types
14-Oct-2008 - Hochdorf Nutrifood is extending the application possibilities for its lupin seed-derived ingredient, introducing it as...
IFOAM and UN unveil tools to smooth organic trade
10-Oct-2008 - A six-year effort to harmonise trade in organic produce between markets with different standards and...
Wide scepticism of industry interest in cloned food, Commission survey
10-Oct-2008 - A new Eurobarometer survey that has revealed consumers’ views on animal cloning for food production...
Mushroom extract may stabilise meat colour: Study
09-Oct-2008 - An extract from the edible mushroom Flammulina velutipes may stabilise the natural colour of meat,...
Crusty acquisition plunges Ruitenberg into ready fillings
30-Sep-2008 - Dutch ingredients firm Ruitenberg has acquired its compatriot Crusty Products, in a move that adds...
Predicting trends to stay a step ahead of market needs
22-Sep-2008 - Maintaining a portfolio of market-relevant ingredients requires a certain amount of trend and price-prediction, say...
Industry can help climate by reducing meat in products
08-Sep-2008 - As a UN expert urges a reduction in meat consumption to help tackle climate change,...
Commission to be quizzed on cloning safety, ethics
29-Aug-2008 - The debate over products from cloned animals entering the European food chain will enter a...
