Colors & Flavors
Americas: USDA increases tomato lycopene limit for meat products
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready-to-eat (RTE) meat...
Americas: Mars, university to create institute for breakthroughs
The University of California (UC), Davis, through its World Food Center, and Mars, Inc. have on September 17, 2014 agreed to pursue the establishment...
World: Artificial sweeteners may increase glucose intolerance, metabolic disease incidences
A study reveals that certain gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes following exposure to artificial sweeteners.
Artificial sweeteners, promoted as aids to weight loss and...
Europe: Researchers study coffee DNA for stronger beans
A global team of researchers have sequenced the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the Robusta coffee bean that could lead to future developments to improve...
Americas: Ajinomoto North America to acquire Texas-based frozen food manufacturer
Ajinomoto North America, Inc. (AJINA), a consolidated subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Texas-based frozen food manufacturer Windsor...
Americas: Scientists found metals in chocolates purchased in Brazil, may affect children
Scientists have found that commercial samples of chocolate purchased in Brazil contain varying levels of lead and cadmium, which can cause health problems, and...
Europe: WILD launches intense color range for confectionery products
WILD offers a prism of intense shades for use in confectionery products: the Rainbow Range of concentrates and extracts is available in red, orange,...
Americas: Cargill buys ADM’s chocolate business, six facilities in Europe, US
Cargill says it will purchase Archer Daniels Midland Company’s global chocolate business for US$440 million.
“This acquisition is a major milestone in Cargill’s chocolate growth...
World: Cargill to buy ADM’s chocolate business in US, Europe
Cargill has agreed to purchase Archer Daniels Midland Company’s global chocolate business for US$440 million.
“This acquisition is a major milestone in Cargill’s chocolate growth...
Americas: Steviva Ingredients launches liquid sweetener for water-based applications
Steviva Ingredients has developed SteviaSweet 95-60 Liquid Stevia that is produced by water extraction, a method that provides the cleanest flavor because it is...