How Arla side-stepped the EU feta ruling
EU laws to protect regional foods do not necessarily spell the end for copycat products, as Arla Foods has shown with its Danish 'feta' cheese brand.
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Whey proteins used to create biodegradable packaging
Whey produced by the dairy industry could have added value as a prime ingredient in the next wave of biodegradable packaging and other materials, according to new research.
Gadot forges Chinese joint venture for citric acid
Gadot is taking its first ever step outside Israel with a joint venture to build a new citric acid plant in China - a project that it expects to yield significant cost advantages thanks to the fermentation technology of partner Jiangsu Nuobei...
ADM posts modest increases in 'challenging' Q3
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported a modest third quarter increase in income, with a strong performance from its corn processing segment boosting flagging profits in other divisions.
Protein-pectin complex eyed as ingredient encapsulator
A protein-pectin combination could be effective for encapsulating water-soluble ingredients like some vitamins for use in acidic foods, Canadian scientists have reported.
AACCI meets in Europe for grain science exploration
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI) is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest developments in grain-based science and technology.
CDC calls for action in popcorn flavor lung disease cases
Flavor manufacturers and flavored-food producers need to develop a timely, effective response to identify and reduce cases of lung disease in workers exposed to flavors such as diacetyl, said the CDC in a report last week.