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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...

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