Food miles awareness drives UK potato sales
Consumption of potatoes - both fresh and dehydrated - is on the rise in the UK according to Mintel, a parallel trend attributed to increased awareness of food miles and desire for convenience.
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Understanding heat and chilling could boost flavour perception
Scientists from the University of Nottingham have reported that adding an ingredient that induces the sensation of cooling could boost the perception of fruit flavours, fundamental research that could have implications for product formulation.
CIAA launches GDA tool for producers, consumers
The CIAA has launched a new online tool to assist food and drink producers make sence of guidance daily amounts (GDAs), following the introduction of a common nutrition labelling scheme for the EU industry last summer.
Martek gains new Euro patent on ARA for infant formulas
Martek has added a new patent to its store of European intellectual property on ARA from Mortierella alpine microorganisms for infant formulas, reinforcing its position after an opposition hearing in 2005 narrowed the scope of the original.
Chinese companies deny sucralose patent infringement
Chinese companies accused by Tate & Lyle of infringing its patented sucralose manufacturing technology have hit back at the allegations, pledging to vigorously defend themselves.