Archives for November 13, 2008

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Ingredients to hide preservative burn and bite

By Sarah Hills

Taste Advantage LLC has launched a new range of natural blockers which it claims can overcome the burn, bitterness and lump in the throat it says are associated with using certain preservatives.

Hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure: researchers

By Shane Starling

Drinking hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to new research presented to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Target groups identified among green consumers

By Sarah Hills

The sustainability marketplace is becoming more sophisticated, according to new research which identifies five distinct consumer groups that food and beverage manufacturers could specifically target with green or eco-friendly products.

AHD extends seaweed focus in functional push

By Neil Merrett

A supplier of nutraceutical and functional food ingredients is extending its range of seaweed-based extracts with a new product that it claims is an antioxidant with cardiovascular benefits.

FDA gears up for food safety rule revision

By Jane Byrne

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will bring current federal food processing safety rules up to date in an effort to provide additional protection against foodborne illness.

Tree Top deal to expand fruit portfolio

By Sarah Hills

The fruit company Tree Top has completed an agreement to acquire the fruit puree processor Sabroso in order to expand its product portfolio and increase research and development.