News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Hot on the heels of weak third quarter results, US agri-giant Bunge said on Tuesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its bakery business to US company Dawn Food Products for $76 million in a bid to focus on the core business of edible...
Regular consumption of the sugar replacer Isomalt appears to have a prebiotic effect on gut bacteria, according to preliminary findings of a study being carried out in Germany.
US- and Australia-based biotech firm Novogen has been granted a US patent covering health supplements based on the use of soy isoflavones in tablet or capsule form.
Eager to grab a slice of the steadily growing market for natural alternatives to hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP) seasonings, UK company Overseal Foods has launched a line of yeast products under the brand name Yesto-Seal.
In a move to beat unfair competition, the European Council has adopted an amendment of its directive on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. The changes set out to harmonise the use of food additives in flavourings at an EU level.