Resin could extend shelf life and boost clarity
Longer shelf life for beverages and improved bottle clarity are the benefits claimed for PolyShield resins, launched recently on the US market.
Archives for November 6, 2008
Dispatches from Health Ingredients Europe
Peanuts provide cheaper alternative in economic downturn
The American Peanut Council is expecting that the current economic climate will prompt an increase in demand for peanuts as manufacturers look to them as a potential replacement for more expensive tree nuts.
CPI has ‘myopic vision’ over Bunge merger
CPI’s withdrawal of support for the planned merger with Bunge is a knee-jerk reaction to the current economic crisis, according to a Frost & Sullivan analyst.
New cheese starter culture system cuts production time
DSM Food Specialties has launched a new starter culture system which it says will help cheese producers in the US speed up production and increase yield.
Dispatches from Health Ingredients Europe (HIE)
Don’t shoot the messenger, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will not moderate its ‘gold standard’ approach to health claims and should not be criticised for doing so, according to the chair of its claims assessment panel.
GRAS notice sucralose targets drink maker cost cuts
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to provide Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for a sucralose-based sweetener may ensure more cost efficient formulation for global drinks groups, says it manufacturer.