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Europe: Flavorings containing benzaldehyde can develop benzene under light, research
In 2013, the Stiftung Warentest found harmful benzene in drinks with cherry flavor.
According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für...
Americas: Sugary drinks may affect cholesterol levels among adults, finds study
Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who...
Europe: Barry Callebaut’s Mona Lisa 3D Studio helps chefs create bespoke designs
The Barry Callebaut Group has launched a personalized 3D printed chocolate at scale, through its global decoration brand Mona Lisa.
Mona Lisa is the first...
Europe: Campden BRI releases high fiber tortilla with food waste
Campden BRI has successfully used food waste to double the fiber content of a tortilla, helping it achieve a ‘high fiber’ claim.
"The recipe we...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion extends online lab to region
Ingredion has extended its virtual lab, Inside Idea Labs, in Asia Pacific's dairy market.
The virtual dairy lab showcases technical resources including sample formulations, white...
Asia Pacific: Givaudan opens Zero Liquid Discharge factory in India
Givaudan has opened a flavors manufacturing facility in Pune, India worth CHF60 million (US$60.02 million).
Designed to deliver flavor and taste solutions, the new 40,000...
Asia Pacific: More Chinese are shunning salt, report
With families in China coming together to feast during the Lunar New Year (5th February) celebrations, a Mintel report reveals that Chinese consumers are...
Americas: Researchers make more stevia using yeast
A report in American Chemical Society's Synthetic Biology describes a way to prepare large quantities of stevia using yeast, which would cut out the...
Europe: Consumers still like things sweet, report
Across the 10 highest consuming nations for both sugar confectionery and gum, consumption is increasing, with compound annual growth rates ranging from 0.5 percent...
Asia Pacific: Using natural food colors in products
Color is important to consumers when they buy food and beverages.
The reason for this is simple – we eat with our eyes.
An attractive color...