Room for growth in organic bakery
UK sales of organic food have risen by 30 per cent this year to almost £1.6bn (€2.3bn) according to a new report from the Soil Association - and bakery manufacturers are catching the trend.
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Soluble fibre could boost cheese making
Adding soluble fibres, guar gum and pectin, to skimmed milk could speed up the coagulation time, improving cost efficiency, and impart nutritional benefits, say Irish researchers.
Scientists research nanotechnology use for chilled, frozen sectors
Scientists at the University of Kent in the UK have received€800,000 to study ways nanotechnology can improve the safety and quality ofchilled and frozen foods.
EU crackdown on pistachio exporters
An EU investigation of pistachio exporters in Iran has found the country's food safety procedures still fall short of international standards.
Nestlé launches premium ice cream brand in China
Swiss food maker Nestle has launched the premium ice cream brand Movenpick on the Chinese market, where it says it sees growing demand for luxury food products.
Lactalis slams Sodiaal in French milk price row
Rows over farmgate milk prices have intensified in France, with leading French dairy processor Lactalis accusing its rival Sodiaal of irresponsibly cutting the price it pays to producers.
Low-fat dairy may cut diabetes risk for women
A diet rich in low fat dairy could cut the risk of type-2 diabetes for women by over 20 per cent, says a new study from Harvard.