Archives for July 14, 2009

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Chinese flower may be anti-browning ingredient

By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the Asian plant Osmanthus fragrans may prevent browning of foods, and offer an alternative to formulators looking to tap the ‘natural’ wave.

Health and wellness top date food list: Survey

By staff reporter

Anything that makes you look healthy, doesn’t stick in your teeth, and doesn’t give you bad breath is on the menu as a date food, says a new survey from Cornell University.

Premium consumers still drawn to natural, organic foods

By staff reporter

Wealthy consumers who have taken a hit in the recession are more likely to buy natural, organic and ethical foods than those who have been unaffected, claims a new report on psychographic responses to financial setback.

World Food Processing expands soy operations

By staff reporter

Iowa-based World Food Processing has purchased a stake in soy powder specialist, SoyLink Assets, for an undisclosed sum as the soy and pea player consolidates its soy operations.