News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Defatted corn protein could be used for making gluten-free bread with a crumb structure and texture closer to that of wheat bread, according to chemists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Cargill has been awarded for its work to improve livelihoods for cocoa farmers and their families in Africa, Asia and South America.
Rabobank has warned that cocoa prices will respond if there is a return to civil war in the Ivory Coast as this could impede cocoa exports onto the world market.
ConAgra Foods has appointed Mark A. Duffy as vice president and general manager of Spicetec Flavors & Seasoning – formerly the flavors and seasonings division of Gilroy Foods & Flavors, which ConAgra Foods sold in July.
Manufacturers can increase consumer loyalty by tapping into demand for low-cost, varied and convenient meals, claims a new report from market research organization the NPD Group.
PepsiCo has revealed its intention to buy 66 per cent of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods for $3.8bn with plans to acquire the remaining shares following completion of the initial deal.
A federal court judge has ordered the destruction of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets planted in September, saying that they were planted in contravention of a previous court decision.