News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched its consultation regarding the implementation of EU directives in England on food additives other than colours and sweeteners and sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.
Leading US peanut supplier Golden Peanut Company is expanding into the peanut oil market, with the start up this month of a new multi million-dollar oil refinery.
The European Commission has lifted extra controls on imports of US corn products for unauthorised genetically modified material, claiming that these are no longer necessary.
US processors are seeking new ways to cut operating costs and increase competitiveness in the face of another tough trading year, says PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Scientists in the US have found that a flour made from rice and sweet potatoes is a "superior substitute" to wheat in pancakes, suggesting a possible alternative for products targeting celiac sufferers.
Ultra high temperature (UHT) processing of soy beverages may result in products that actually raise LDL-cholesterol levels, according to new research from NutriPharma.
High consumption of red meat and heme iron from the diet may the risk of coronary heart disease amongst diabetics by 50 per cent, says new research from Harvard.