News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Consuming trans fats could lead to infertility in women, according to new research, findings that are set to place even more pressure on food manufacturers already battling to remove the unhealthy fats from their product formulations.
Research from scientists from Unilever R&D and Wageningen University have reported a new way of structuring edible oils without the need for saturated fatty acids.
Tate & Lyle has predicted sales and profits of its Splenda sucralose product to 'only modestly' increase due to a slower than anticipated acceleration of uptake from major customers.
US agricultural and chemicals firm DuPont has reported a surge in fourth quarter net income, but results were dragged down by a weak performance from the company's agriculture and nutrition division.
Danish ingredients giant Danisco has launched a new range of flavourings designed for yoghurt candies - allowing confectioners to give boiled sweets a healthier image.
Food products with lower levels of 'bad' ingredients, such as fat and sugar, have seen a sharp rise in popularity over the past year, heading up new food and beverage product launches in 2006, according to Mintel.
Allergy UK has come out fighting against claims that food allergy and intolerance are "all in the mind".