Coffee supplies forecast to recover this year
World coffee production over the next year will rise by nearly ten per cent, or nearly 11 million bags, over the previous year, fuelling a rising demand for the brew, according to a forecast report.
Archives for June 15, 2006
Dairy by-product offers natural preserving alternative to chlorine
Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests new research, as the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
General Mills plans for tough year ahead
US cereal giant General Mills has indicated year-end earnings will be higher than previously expected, but admits next year's outlook may be gloomy as rising commodity costs and interest repayments eat profits.
FSA 'disappointed' at junk food ad proposals
The UK's FSA has expressed 'disappointment' at Ofcom's proposals on junk food advertising to kids, arguing that they are an insufficient response to the problem posed to children's health.
Microwave thermometry used to gauge processing temperatures
A product released on the US market this year uses microwave thermometry technology to gauge the temperatures of foods as they are being processed.
Mechanism of grape juice's cholesterol benefits proposed
Scientists from Spain have reported that they have identified how grape juice polyphenols help reduce bad cholesterol levels, science that could extend understanding of a product that is enjoying increasing consumer awareness.
J.O Sims invests in berry technology for baked goods
Rising demand for berry fruits in bakery goods has led fruit ingredient firm J.O. Sims to invest in new research and development work to improve fruit functionality in these applications.