J.O Sims invests in berry technology for baked goods
Rising demand for berry fruits in bakery goods has led fruit ingredient firm J.O. Sims to invest in new research and development work to improve fruit functionality in these applications.
Archives for June 15, 2006
Mechanism of grape juice's cholesterol benefits proposed
Scientists from Spain have reported that they have identified how grape juice polyphenols help reduce bad cholesterol levels, science that could extend understanding of a product that is enjoying increasing consumer awareness.
Dairy by-product offers natural preserving alternative to chlorine
Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests new research, as the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
Chr Hansen sells off US sweetener business
Chr. Hansen has sold its speciality sweetener division to American Sugar Refining as part of its US refocusing strategy.
Coffee supplies forecast to recover this year
World coffee production over the next year will rise by nearly ten per cent, or nearly 11 million bags, over the previous year, fuelling a rising demand for the brew, according to a forecast report.