CSIRO soy put to use in Japanese food
The properties of a new soybean bred by CSIRO scientists from an old Japanese bean is being put to use in Japanese foods, as its proteins show excellent gelling properties.
Archives for April 8, 2010
Store brand success alarms national brand marketers
A majority of consumers from around the world say that private label products are at least as good as national brands in providing a range of benefits, according to a global survey from Ipsos Marketing.
Cross-cultural study explores limits of healthy cheese and yoghurt
Manufacturers should be wary about cutting too much fat from cheese and too much sugar from yoghurt, according to new cross-cultural research.
Dean Foods antitrust case to proceed, despite ‘structural issues’
A federal judge in Milwaukee has denied Dean Foods’ motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit that was filed against it by the United States Department of Justice in January.
Tapping Hispanic influence in food and drink
Hispanics are becoming an increasingly influential demographic in terms of growth in the food and beverage industry, according to data from the Latinum Network presented during a conference call on Wednesday.
Finnish bid to boost gluten-free bread quality
Applications for new technology that aims to boost the sensory, nutritional, and overall quality properties of gluten-free bread include the addition of rye-bread flavour into such breads, claims the cereal technology group based at the University of...