News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
Scientists at Symrise have reported the potential of benzyl amides as potential bitter-masking compounds for food and drink, research that may lead to cheaper alternatives for food scientists and formulators.
Rows and confusion have soured relations between food safety bodies from the UK and European Commission, after EU member states agreed to ban products from a UK dairy.
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Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has joined forces with NIZO food research to investigate the solubility of cocoa powder.
A new isolator that uses air circulation as a barrier to protect the aseptic filling of milk andother drinks allows non-stop production for up to three days, its manufacturer claims.
Forbes Medi-Tech's branded plant sterol Reducol is continuing to march though European supermarkets with the launch of cholesterol-lowering yoghurts at Carrefour-owned Champion in France.
ADM's purchase of French firm Lesaffre's 50 per cent interest in International Malting Company (IMC) strengthens the ingredient giant's position in the global malt business.
New chocolate moulding equipment which can be cleaned quickly and easily has been developed by British firm Spooner Vicars, targetting manufacturers wary of hygiene considerations.