Golden apple extracts eyed as novel pectin source
A collaboration between researchers in Cameroon and France is exploring the potential of ambarella peel as a source of pectin, and could offer industry a novel ingredient with new properties.
Archives for October 21, 2007
Weekly Comment
The weather excuse
With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices -- there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely 'The Weather'.
Special edition: Opportunities in food
Mintel: Teens getting a bigger piece of the pie
Food and drink makers need balance between style and substance to capture a slice of the growing market for teen-targeted products, Mintel tells FoodNavigator-USA.com in the first of a series of exclusive articles contributed by global market research...
WTO food safety database serves as handy reference
Finding out about the food safety requirements and alerts in other countries just got easier, with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) launching a searchable database of member governments' measures.
New complaint places organic fraud in spotlight again
A Californian mushroom firm could face fraud investigations following accusations that it has violated organic standards and country of origin labeling laws.
New flavouring regulation presents challenges to industry
With new legislation covering flavourings is a hot topic for debate by the European Parliament and Council, a leading consultant set out some of the main flashpoints of debate and potential challenges for the industry.
Partnership will speed up clients development, says Danisco
Danisco has today spoken for the first time about the benefits it expects its new partnership with Firmenich to bring to customers, and its impact on innovation in the field of taste and texture.