News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
African gum stocks dropped off at the end of 2003 driving up prices for acacia gum - a natural emulsifier used extensively in food and beverage applications - squeezing margins for manufacturers. French hydrocolloid firm Colloides Naturels...
An electronic nose could sniff out considerable savings for food manufacturers as researchers use the latest technology for the early detection of 'undesirable off-odours and microbial contaminants' in dairy and bakery products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a new petition for a health claim that suggests the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer including breast, prostate and colon cancer. If cleared, the...