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Gluten enhancer could upgrade low protein flour

By Jane Byrne

A complex of protein fractions and enzymes that augments the effect of the gluten contained in wheat can upgrade low protein flour for use in bread and rolls, claims its developer, Mühlenchemie.

Sustainable packaging reports unveils common language and metrics

By Rory Harrington

A new report that sets out for the first time a common language and metrics for sustainable packaging will help reduce its carbon footprint, cut costs and boost the industry’s public image, said the Global Packaging Project (GPP).

The quest for a radical new world for antioxidants

Here’s a radical thought for the marketers - the benefits of antioxidants may not be related to antioxidant activity. Last week’s NutraIngredients Antioxidants Conference suggested some tough choices are ahead.