Adulteration of olive oil is a common problem in the food industry, and mislabeling is a growing concern to chefs, retailers, olive growers and olive oil processors.
Olam International Limited and Sanyo Foods Co. Ltd of Japan have agreed to set up a joint venture company in Nigeria to manufacture and distribute instant noodles in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa.
EFSA and the European Commission have agreed to extend the timeframe for the Authority’s full re-evaluation of aspartame to allow sufficient time to consider and address feedback.
Many kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon-flavored foods, beverages and food supplements contain high levels of a natural substance that may cause liver damage in some sensitive people, scientists are reporting.
Two large honey packers, including one of the nation's biggest - Groeb Farms of Onsted, Mich. - have admitted to purchasing millions of dollars' worth of honey that was falsely labeled.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has reported net sales for the first quarter of $727.8 million, an increase of 2% from $710.6 million in the first quarter of 2012.
Ingredient supplier Cyvex Nutrition’s plans to further grow its international customer base continue as it renews its distribution agreement with Toronto, Canada-based CK Ingredients.
K V Thomas informed that the Central government is providing subsidy for distribution of sugar through fair price shops in the Targeted Public Distribution System at a uniform Retail Issue Price throughout the country.
Steviva Brands, Inc., has developed an all-natural replacement for sugar and artificial sweeteners providing a solution to the chocolate milk debate and childhood nutrition.
Symrise has announced an 8% (local currency) rise in sales from €433 million to €458 million in the first quarter of 2013 while EBITDA was up 6% to €93 million (20.3% margin).
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated its list of ingredients approved for use in meat, poultry and egg product to include sodium benzoate, sodium propionate and benzoic acid.
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced it has signed agreements to acquire a 19% equity interest in Yantai Andre Pectin Co. Ltd. (Andre Pectin).
Arla Foods Ingredients has unveiled a new Nutrilac Natural Improvers toolbox range designed to provide optimized production processes, better quality end-products, reduced waste and cleaner labels for bakers.
SupHerb Farms brings all-natural flavor solutions to R&D chefs with its IQF ingredients, offering ready-to-use fresh flavor at improved yields, helping chefs manage costs and craft flavorful menu items.
Food and beverage manufacturers continue with their move to remove artificial colors from their ingredient list and replace them with natural alternatives.
A leading UK convenience food manufacturer, Symington’s Ltd (Symington’s) has reached an agreement to license Unilever’s wet sauces portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.
