AppleActiv organic apple peel powder: an underrated superfruit
Canadian firm AppleActives has developed a polyphenol-rich organic dried apple peel powder (DAPP) it is marketing as a functional ingredient on a joint-health platform.
Archives for October 7, 2013
US study finds chicken nuggets contain only 50% meat
A new study has revealed that chicken nuggets on sale in fast food restaurants in the US contain only half actual meat.
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products partners with Symrise to launch natural alternative to petroleum-based flavor carriers
Joint venture DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company has teamed up with flavors giant Symrise to launch a new all-natural bio-based solvent and humectant as a carrier for compounded flavors.
Reaction to CFSAN's priorities for 2013-14
UNPA: Does CFSAN’s plan for GMO labeling guidance signal a change of thinking at FDA?
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) priority to publish guidance to help manufacturers with voluntarily GMO labeling could signal a change in thinking at the agency, says the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
RAN: Kellogg cannot deflect palm oil heat onto supplier
Kellogg cannot shirk its palm oil responsibility by deflecting attention to its supplier, says RAN following a statement from Kellogg calling for productive talks between its supplier Wilmar and the environmental group.
How pumpkin moved beyond the pie, and into curries, cereal bars, and M&Ms…
While pumpkin pie is a seasonal staple, an analysis of takeout orders from GrubHub’s database of 20,000+ restaurants in 500+ US cities shows that the most popular dishes featuring pumpkin are now curries, cheesecakes and ravioli, with pumpkin pie...
Whole Foods tops consumer survey assessing loyalty to retailers based on merits of store brands
Whole Foods Market has topped a large consumer survey assessing loyalty to stores based on the merits of their private label ranges.