McCormick & Company, a flavour industry player, recently announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the assets of Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co Ltd (WAPC), a privately-held company based in China.
FSA's expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes is considering an application from Swiss firm Dow Wolff Cellulosics for approval to market a carbohydrate derivative, known as methylcellulose, as a novel food ingredient for use in a range of
Extracts from apple peel may inhibit the activity of an enzyme linked to increasing blood pressure, suggests a new study from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Canada.
Analytical experts from NSF International and USADA have voiced concerns over the new DMAA analysis that claims to confirm the presence of DMAA in geranium, NutraIngredients-USA can report.
Food manufacturers could face steep rises in pig meat prices, as soaring feed costs drive UK pig producers out of business and new EU welfare rules force continental producers to quit.
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.
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
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.
