Unpasteurized juice poses serious health risk, says FDA
Untreated juices are still causing serious outbreaks of foodborne illness across America, according to the US Food and Drug Administration, warning consumers to be extra careful.
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EU approval marks market entry for Palatinit energy ingredient
Food and drink makers developing functional, ready to drink and instant formulas could gain from European Commission approval for the slow-release carbohydrate isomaltulose supplied by German firm Palatinit.
Coffee surpasses fruit and veg as dietary antioxidant source
Most Americans are not consuming enough fruit and vegetables in their diet and are gleaning the majority of their antioxidants from coffee, according to new research from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Prices stable on stronger yields for confectionery nut ingredient, pistachios
As prices for hazelnuts, two-thirds of which are sourced from Turkey, slowly start to recover following global shortages, pistachio production also shows signs of improvement following last year's frosts.
Novozymes consolidates food enzyme distribution with Fiske
Strenghtening supply chain number one enzyme supplier Novozymes will consolidate its numerous distributor agreements in Europe under one firm, ingredients and additive distributor Fiske.
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Water wastage syndrome
Praise where praise is due. And it is certainly due for one small-time drinks firm in southern Britain, which is spear-heading answers to global water shortages that threaten to wreak havoc on food producers everywhere.