Corbion Purac unveils expanded research facility in Kansas
Natural preservatives expert Corbion Purac has significantly expanded its research facility in Lenexa, Kansas.
Archives for April 17, 2014
An effective strategy for public cardio-metabolic health promotion? Resistant starch shows blood lipid and body composition benefits
Using resistant starch-enriched flour in place of regular flour may reduce cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome, report researchers from South Dakota State University.
EFSA backs Arkema FCM proposal
A safety evaluation application by Arkema for an additive in rigid PVC plastics has been backed by a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel.
FSANZ toughens stance on cyanide harm from apricot kernels
Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the industry regulator in the Antipodes, has strengthened its cautionary stance on raw apricot kernels following findings showing that eating the seeds could pose a public health and safety risk to consumers.
PepsiCo CEO: 'Several of our brands virtually define their categories'
Power brands like Doritos, Lay’s and Quaker Oats are allowing PepsiCo to stay strong in volatile market conditions, CEO Indra Nooyi says.
US cereal U-turn: 10% upswing over next four years, says Packaged Facts
Cereal makers can expect a turnaround year thanks to favorable consumption patterns and a booming young Hispanic population, says Packaged Facts.