Jungbunzlauer to up citric acid, xanthum gum capacity
18-Jul-2008 - Swiss ingredients firm Jungbunzlauer is to invest €50m in increasing capacity of its plants in...
Grape fibre boosts shelf-life and taste for fish: study
18-Jul-2008 - Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a cheap and healthy alternative to...
CSM signs agreement for gluconates plant sale
15-Jul-2008 - CSM has announced plans to sell its Purac gluconates production plant in The Netherlands to...
Food industry gathers for annual IFT expo
30-Jun-2008 - Experts have gathered for the Institute of Food Technologist 2008 Annual Meeting and Food Expo...
Nutrinova pushes up sorbates prices again
26-Jun-2008 - German ingredients company Nutrinova has increased the price of its sorbate products by an average...
Dried plums offer natural antioxidant alternatives for sausages
26-Jun-2008 - Antioxidant-rich dried plums may be a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for processed meats, suggests...
New sea salt with a larger pinch
19-Jun-2008 - Cargill has launched a new sea salt with larger crystals the size of peppercorns, which...
Rosemary extracts to receive antioxidant status
16-Jun-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said rosemary extract is safe for use as an...
Bacteria strain shows promise as natural meat preservative
11-Jun-2008 - The lactic acid bacteria strain Enterococcus faecalis CECT7121 can provide a natural preservative for craft...
Belgian beverage study shows need for more benzene research
10-Jun-2008 - A new study into benzene levels in soft drinks sold in Belgium has found that...
Vitiva launches organic rosemary preservatives
05-Jun-2008 - Vitiva has launched Ecocert-certified organic versions of two of its rosemary extracts that show natural...
EU slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese citric acid
04-Jun-2008 - The European Union has slapped anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of citric acid after an...
Natural anti-browning agents give fresh cut fruit potential
03-Jun-2008 - Natural sulphur containing-compounds may prevent the browning of fresh-cut fruit, and offer a more potent...
Orange essential oils show promise as natural antimicrobials
02-Jun-2008 - A new study adds to existing evidence that orange essential oils could prove useful in...
Salt reduction reaches limit for biscuits and cakes
28-May-2008 - Many UK biscuit and cake products have reached their salt-reduction limit, thanks to bakers' efforts...
Sodium benzoate removed from Diet Coke
27-May-2008 - Coca-Cola is phasing out the use of the controversial additive sodium benzoate in Diet Coke...
Reduced sodium ingredients contribute to salt effort
27-May-2008 - Efforts to reduce salt in packaged foods involve more than just salt replacers and flavour...
Make additive removal usual for hyperactive kids, says professor
23-May-2008 - Cutting out colours and preservatives from the diets of hyperactive children should be standard part...
Too little salt may pose CVD risk, suggests study
22-May-2008 - Low sodium levels may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, say researchers in an observational...
Salty veggie products cause concern
19-May-2008 - The salt content of vegetarian sausages and burgers can often be the same as, or...
Nitrate additives may protect stomachs from ulcers
15-May-2008 - Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and cured meats, may help protect the...
DuPont, Danisco join forces for non-food ethanol
14-May-2008 - A new joint venture by DuPont and Danisco aims to develop what could be the...
Citrus essential oils could be anti-fungal additives for food
02-May-2008 - Essential oils from citrus like mandarins and lemon could be natural anti-fungal agents for food,...
Pomegranate sauce offers marinade potential for industry
28-Apr-2008 - Marinating anchovies in pomegranate juice may extend the shelf-life of the fish, and positively enhance...
Benzene reductions successful in soft drinks: study
25-Apr-2008 - The spectre of benzene in soft drinks may be lessening after US researchers report results...
