Researchers produce alternative to animal-sourced gelatine
A non-animal sourced, ‘human’ version of the gelling agent gelatine has been produced by researchers in China.
Archives for July 19, 2011
Special edition: Diabetes
How do you sell healthy blood glucose to consumers?
While a dietary solution to the ticking time bomb of type 2 diabetes would appear to have huge commercial potential, the US market for foods and supplements that keep our blood glucose levels healthy has yet to set the world on fire.
Higher prices are changing food shopping behavior, Deloitte
Almost two thirds (62 percent) of shoppers claim that their food buying behavior has changed as a result of higher food prices, according to a new survey.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most caloric of them all?
Calorie labeling, healthier options and reformulation work notwithstanding, some of America’s biggest restaurant chains are still selling products so eye-wateringly caloric that diners eating just one course are getting all the calories they need for the...
Novel oat beta-glucan attracts big guns in US food market
Some of the biggest names in the US food and drink industry are experimenting with samples of a heart- and gut-friendly oat beta glucan soluble fiber that could also help them slash fat levels and clean up product labels.
GLG granted Stevia patent in China
A fully owned subsidiary of GLG Life Tech Corp has been granted a patent in China for its stevia extraction process.
Chr. Hansen rolls out 3rd generation natural colors
Chr Hansen is expanding the ‘clean label’ options for manufacturers with its new series of natural colors for the US food and beverage industries sourced from fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.