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VINEGAR OFTEN GETS A BAD RAP. In fact, it's safe to say that vinegar is the Rodney Dangerfield of the food world. The lack of respect given to vinegar by [...]

Thailand is contemplating using genetically modified organism (GMO) for its food industry and has commenced tests on GMO. The adverse repercussions such a move could have on Thailand's food exports, especially to the European countries and Japan are discussed. The trends relating to the use of GMO's in China, India and United States are also discussed.

From North America to Europe to Asia, hazelnuts have come to be preferred over all other nutmeats. And as a result Food manufacturers around the globe have generated hundreds of [...]

An undercurrent in the food industry is swelling around the terms "prebiotics and probiotics." These substances may be the next hot ticket in wellness foods, as the magic combination of […]

WASHINGTON - Drought conditions throughout the country are affecting hay production and corn and soybean crops, which doesn't bode well for dairy and livestock farmers. 'We don't have a dollar [...]

* A new joint study by researchers in Sweden and the U.S. has found no correlation between high intake of acrylamides in food and cancer. The results were published Jan. [...]

US FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES market is expected to grow by roughly 5 percent and reach $5.3 billion by 2004, according to a recent study by Business Communications Company. Through 2004, [...]

Marinades were once prized for their ability to make almost any meat taste like game, while brining helped preserve meat in pre-refrigeration eras. Chefs are now adapting these ancient techniques [...]

Rice is gaining popularity among American consumers and the food processing industry is taking advantage of this interest as they introduce innovative rice-based products on the market. A number of firms have introduced gourmet style rice either as side dishes or as main courses. Frozen foods manufacturers has also joined the bandwagon and started using rice for some of their products. There are also a number of rice-based drinks available in the market.

Potassium is good for body pH, blood pressure, kidneys and muscles, and is also used as a buffer in making confecitonaries and other products. Solubility, flavor , and buffering, are the three main factors to be considered in food processing that involves potassium. Food and beverages that contain potassium are discussed.

Recent trials have demonstrated that the Parsum inline particle size analyzer (Malvern Instruments) can be used successfully to monitor particle growth in a fluidized bed. As part of a joint [...]

The Cookie Man is achieving greater efficiency at their plant in Esher, Surrey, following the installation of their second Compact sieving machine supplied by Russell Finex Ltd. The Cookie Man [...]

THE US sorbitol market has regained its footing after several years of excess capacity and stagnant prices. The sudden popularity of low-carbohydrate foods (low-carb) has led the surge in demand [...]

Silgan Containers Corp., has developed a new full-panel, easy-open (FPEO) steel can that will make can openers redundant. Campbell Soup will be using the cans for its brands.

Exotic ingredients specialist Beacon Foods is supplying increasing amounts of its blended ingredients to food manufacturers. Particularly popular have been garlic, ginger and chilli mixes for recipe dishes, ethnic meals [...]

Cargill Health & Food Technologies, Minneapolis, recently helped trigger a U.S. Food and Drug Administration action that will expand the use of the phytosterol heart-health claim to a broader range […]

Ingredient Watch Sponsored by Tate & Lyle Food Ingredients www.TLNA.com/ NEW PRODUCTS Introduced July 1 - September 30, 2002 listed by ingredient & category Corn Patato Tapioca Wheat Malto- Food […]

Sonoco, Hartsville, SC, and Kraft Foods North America, Inc., Northfield, IL, have entered into a multiyear supplier alliance agreement whereby Sonoco will be a 'preferred supplier' of packaging materials including [...]

year, two new materials have emerged to solve processing material hassles and reduce packaging costs, according to David Passarelli, project engineer at Clear Pack Co., Franklin Park, IL. Passarelli told [...]