News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A lawsuit filed this week against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for its use of undeclared trans fats is a new indication that the issue is far from forgotten, even though the battle appears to have edged away from food processors for the time being.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has added its voice to the clamor against salt, voting this week to urge the government to revoke the substance's GRAS status.
Savoury ingredients supplier Synergy has developed three new sauce bases that it claims can overcome the common quality and labelling issues faced by traditional complete dry sauce bases.
Treatt is the latest European flavour manufacturer to expand its presence in the burgeoning Chinese market.
Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests new research, as the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
Chr. Hansen has sold its speciality sweetener division to American Sugar Refining as part of its US refocusing strategy.
US cereal giant General Mills has indicated year-end earnings will be higher than previously expected, but admits next year's outlook may be gloomy as rising commodity costs and interest repayments eat profits.