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Americas: Zymtronix, Tate & Lyle partner on biocatalysis

Tate & Lyle has entered into a partnership where it will invest in Zymtronix’s enzyme immobilization platform that will enable the US-based company to...

Americas: Metabolix launches certified compostable film grade resin for transparent film, bag applications

Metabolix, Inc. has launched Mvera B5011, a new film grade resin that allows for the production of compostable, and highly transparent, film and bags. The...

Americas: Hershey exceeds sustainable cocoa goals in 2014

The Hershey Company says 30% of its globally sourced cocoa was independently certified and verified, which reflects its progress in achieving its goal of...

Americas: Coconut water brand introduces lemonade flavor

To celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary, Vita Coco coconut water brings together two of summer’s most popular drinks – fresh coconut water and homemade...

Americas: Umami taste heightens in a flight, says scientists

While examining how airplane noise affects the palate, Cornell food scientists found sweetness suppressed and a tasty, tender tomato surprise: umami. A Japanese scientific term,...

Americas: Graphene-infused packaging blocks moisture, researchers say

04Plastic packaging might seem impenetrable — and sometimes nearly impossible to remove — but water molecules can still pass through. This permeability to moisture can...

Americas: Study suggests a little wine may be good for kidneys

Moderate wine consumption could help keep the kidneys healthy and may protect the heart in patients who already have kidney disease, according to findings...

Americas: FutureFood 2050 explores how aquaculture and the future of fish impact global food...

The fish or seafood you eat in the future may come from some unexpected sources, according to the latest series of interviews from the...

Americas: Fast-cooking beans retain more nutrients than other varieties, researchers say

Beans are a versatile, inexpensive staple that can boost essential nutrients in a diet, especially for people in low-resource areas where food options are...

Americas: IFF lists achievements in sustainability report

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has published its 2014 sustainability report that details the company’s continuing commitment to the Triple Bottom Line, with...