Thailand the immediate focus of Unifine in Asian expansion
Increasing demand for western style pastries in Thailand is behind ingredients supplier Unifine’s goal to expand its presence in that market this year.
Archives for January 25, 2011
UK agencies call for more research on food allergies
The UK’s food and medical research bodies are looking to expand understanding of the mechanisms underlying food allergies, with a call for new research that could help improve diagnosis, prognosis and management.
UK savoury snacks category buoyant
The UK market for savoury snacks, nuts and crisps has proved to be recession proof, according to the latest data from Nielsen.
Antioxidant properties of ancient organic grain can protect against oxidative stress, study
Kamut Khorasan wheat, an ancient and organic grain, has antioxidant properties which protect against oxidative stress suggests a new study.
Calls for voluntary folic acid fortification in NZ grow
New Zealand opposition party members are calling on the government to fortify the country’s flour supply and bread output with folic acid, following reports of the success of a similar program across the Tasman Sea in Australia.