Acrylamide risk less with EU almonds than US version, new study
European almonds pose less of an acrylamide risk than their US counterparts, finds a new study to interest confectioners.
Archives for October 20, 2005
Senomyx taps flavor potential with sweet taste patent
A patent covering the use of the human sweet taste receptor to screen for compounds could give Senomyx a significant edge in the race to identify new sweet flavor ingredients.
Florida citrus faces slow, uncertain recovery
An upbeat forecast for Florida's 2005-06 citrus crop is good news, but it still leaves the industry a long way from fully recovering from devastating disease and natural disaster.
Further niacin price rises could be on the way
Millers and supplement makers could see prices for niacin, or vitamin B3, increasing further next year if energy prices continue to rise, says a leading supplier.
Food industry still wary after 'Cheeseburger Bill' victory
This week's passage of the so-called Cheeseburger Bill looks like a straightforward victory for food makers, but the industry should still be wary over the possibility of future litigation.