Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Over supplementation with iodine during pregnancy could lead to the development of congenital hypothyroidism in newborns, according new clinical case data.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

The U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to investigate imports of xanthan gum from Austria and China, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. A preliminary anti-dumping duty determination is due on or about Nov. 12.

Published: Jul 30, 2012

Monsoon showers do come as a relief but also bring with them health irritants like allergies, infections and indigestion. There's no need to panic, say experts, who suggest small variations in eating habits to keep problems at bay.

Published: Jul 28, 2012

Israel-based nutraceutical ingredients company LycoRed has acquired Vitan, a Ukraine-based producer of beta carotene biomass and other types of carotenoid biomass.

Published: Jul 28, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Frutarom Savoury Solutions has launched stabilising compounds that enable condiments such as dips, ketchup, sauces and mustard to be incorporated into meat and sausages.

Published: Jul 27, 2012

Chemical specialist FMC Corporation has committed US$100m to a new microcrystalline cellulose manufacturing facility in Thailand as it pushes efforts to supply the Asian market.

Published: Jul 27, 2012 By: Elaine Watson

Milled grains and edible oils specialist Bunge is now walking the talk when it comes to collaboration with the launch of a new state-of-the-art culinary center at its Ingredient Innovation Center in Bradley, Illinois, says its North American boss.

Published: Jul 27, 2012

Natural ingredients supplier Naturex has reported a healthy 15% growth in sales for the first half of its financial year on the back of ‘positive contributions’ from the firm’s new acquisitions.

Published: Jul 26, 2012 By: Keith Nuthall

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared using niacin and niacinamide as nutritional feed additives in livestock is safe for consumers.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Tomato seeds have great potential for producing commercial oils with high antioxidant values, according to new research that backs greater commercial use of the processing by-product.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Young people aged 11-14 can eat a healthy Mediterranean diet and get all the zinc they need to help them grow, according to researchers.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

One in seven cases of stomach cancer in the UK could be prevented if everyone cuts salt intake to the recommended daily maximum of - a level teaspoon's worth.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Bunge North America has included a culinary center in its Bunge Ingredient Innovation Center in Bradley, Ill.

Published: Jul 25, 2012 By: Rod Addy

A shift towards palm oil-free foods and ingredients could be an emerging trend in Europe, according to market analysts.

Published: Jul 25, 2012

Penford Food Ingredients has launched PenTech NG, a starch-based blend that has been shown to replace whole egg and egg yolks for both liquid and dry forms.

Published: Jul 25, 2012

FMC Corp. will invest more than $100 million in a new microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) facility in Rayong, Thailand, that will ensure the company’s long-term ability to supply the Asian market with its Avicel colloidal MCC, an ingredient used in food and

Published: Jul 25, 2012

Penford Food Ingredients plans to invest $10m to upgrade its plant in Richland, Washington, US, with a new starch processing technology.

Published: Jul 24, 2012 By: Dancy

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) – the UK’s competition watchdog, has started an investigation into the proposed sale of Premier Foods’ vinegar and sour pickles business to Japanese food firm Mizkan.

Published: Jul 23, 2012

Sensient offers solutions for shades from bright yellow to brilliant orange and red and green color hues. In this new range all in-gredients are free of palm derived components, not simply the active pigment.

Published: Jul 23, 2012

In order for EFSA to receive comments from the scientific community and stakeholders, EFSA has launched a public consultation on the draft document developed by the NDA Panel of EFSA. Interested parties are invited by EFSA to submit written comments by 28