Asia Pacific: Region must prepare for catastrophic increase in fragility fractures, says report
New report shows ageing populations and urbanization will drive increase in osteoporosis and related fractures; health authorities must take action now to reduce future...
Asia Pacific: India is emerging as a global spice processing hub, says Rabobank
Structural changes in the global spice market mean that India, historically a bulk commodity supplier of spices, is now becoming a global hub for...
World: Safety testing shifts to 3rd party contract testing laboratories
According to a new market report from Strategic Consulting, Inc. (SCI), food companies around the world increasingly rely on third party contract testing laboratories...
World: RNCO’s study finds global food testing industry to grow
International trade has complicated the food production system and lengthened the food supply chain, resulting to the need for more insight into the safety...
Americas: Ashland’s cellulose gums to give tortillas improved texture, shelf life
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc, says its Aqualon and Blanose cellulose gums are used in masa flour mixes to improve...