The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the results of a study which revealed that most pre-packaged ground spice samples in Canada would not pose a risk to gluten-sensitive consumers.
Research into the encapsulation of polyphenol-rich pomegranate seed oil has backed the use of the processing by-product as a functional ingredient for the food and nutrition industry.
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) has developed a ‘breakthrough’ ingredient for low-pH formulations like dairy and dressings that offers a new natural, cost-effective acid-masking solution.
The artificial butter flavouring 2,3-pentanedione, used to provide butter taste and aroma in microwave popcorn is an ‘inhalation hazard’ that may cause severe lung disease in food industry workers, warns new research.
Ireland-based food ingredients manufacturer Kerry Group has reported sales revenue of €2.9bn for the six months to the end of June 2012 – a 10% increase on the prior-year period.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances celebrated 100 years in business on July 25, 2012, with a formal reception at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. With more than 300 guests in attendance, Bell presented a one-of-a-kind 3D commemorative art piece, as well as a comm
Progresso, a subsidiary of US food company General Mills, has developed Recipe Starters, a new line of cooking sauces which can be used to create home-cooked meals.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. suffered a loss of $850,000 in the second quarter ended June 30, which compared with a loss of $10,258,000 in the same period a year ago.
A new research project, funded by the EU and involving several multinational food companies, is aiming to develop food products that will reduce consumers’ appetites to help combat obesity.
The board of directors of Monsanto Co. has increased its quarterly dividend on its common stock by 25%, to 37.5c per share. The dividend is payable on Oct. 26 to shareowners of record on Oct. 5.
Gemini Edibles & Fats India Pvt. Ltd, a Hyderabad-based edible oils & fats company, on Tuesday announced the launch of 1 litre PET bottle and 15 litre HDPE jar of Freedom refined sunflower oil.
San Diego-based flavor firm Senomyx has discovered a new taste modifier ingredient that can enhance the sweet flavor of both high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose, allowing food manufacturers to use less of either sweetener in formulations.
