China mulls bisphenol A ban in baby bottles
China is considering banning the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate baby bottles, according to state-run media.
Archives for March 3, 2011
Danisco invests in polydextrose capacity to meet fiber demand
Danisco is planning a major increase in capacity of Litesse polydextrose in response to demand for fiber-rich foods, and following a new definition of fiber that confirms the specialty sweetener’s classification.
Tate & Lyle lists top food and beverage trends for 2011
Simplicity, stealth sugar and calorie reductions, one product with multiple benefits and restaurant quality at home will be the four top food and beverage trends influencing manufacturers this year, according to a roundtable of experts convened by...
TIC Gums develops 100% organic yogurt stabilizer
Maryland’s TIC Gums has launched a 100 percent organic stabilizer for organic yogurt products, providing increased stability for consumers of organic yogurt.
Home-grown stevia crop hits US market
Sweet Green Fields (SGF) has announced its first successful, commercial harvest of stevia grown in the US, which it claims can compete effectively on cost with China.
Taste receptors understanding may hold key for low-cal sweeteners: Review
The understanding of how taste receptors are stimulated is constantly developing, but there is a long way to go until industry can accurately replicate such stimuli, according to a new review.