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At Brau Beviale in Nuremberg, Germany, we caught up with Fabiana Matucci, senior VP for strategic business units at Wild, to discuss the opportunities adult soft drinks present to different beverage companies.

Published: 16-Nov-2010

The development of better extraction methods and control over growing fruit will enable the flavour sector to meet increasing demand for naturally sourced flavours, despite pressures of natural resources, says EFFA president.

Published: 12-Oct-2010

At the start of 2010 EFFA adopted a new structure following its split from the fragrance industry association. Sven Ballschmiede, EFFA board member, explains EFFA new focus and matters that are topping its agenda today.

Published: 08-Oct-2010

German flour improvers specialist Muhlenchemie has many years' experience in the fast-growing bakery markets of Africa and the Middle East - but each country and bread-eating culture requires a slightly different approach.

Published: 19-Aug-2010

Trade shows provide a host of business opportunities - but for the adventurous visitor they are also a place to sample innovative products and recipes. Jess Halliday ate her way through the last afternoon of IFT in Chicago.

Published: 23-Jul-2010

The IFT trade show is not just about business - it's about fostering the next generation of food professionals. University of Nebraska staff share their view on industry prospects and the value of IFT for students.

Published: 22-Jul-2010

The IFT trade show has ended for another year, but before they quit Chicago the FoodNavigator team gave a final round up of what caught their attention.

Published: 21-Jul-2010

New Zealand's Plant and Food Research is discussing its new strategy with IFT attendees, where it is seeking interest in cultivars it has developed that will not be used as fresh fruits but which could yield interesting new healthy ingredients.

Published: 20-Jul-2010

Recently approved under the EU sweeteners directive, neotame could be used to mask the strong taste of vitamins and minerals in functional foods - as well as more traditional uses in sweet foods, according to its European distributor.

Published: 23-Jun-2010

What to do if you're approached with a dream job offer, or want to move on uncertain economic times? Food industry headhunter Keith Phillips shares his views on the job market, and how middle- and top-managers can make the most of the opportunities out there.

Published: 24-May-2010

Sue Davies, chief policy advisor at Which?, discusses issues of transparency and keeping up momentum on public health elements of the Food Standards Agency under David Cameron's coalition.

Published: 17-May-2010

Soy products can be stored and transported at ambient temperatures, and are packed with protein. Ideal, then, for the Haiti earthquake relief effort, explains Gerard Klein Essink of Bridge2Food.

Published: 03-Feb-2010

Progress has been painfully slow in the discussions over the new food information regulation, says food lawyer Owen Warnock of Eversheds, and many of the same big issues are unsolved after two years of debate.

Published: 21-Jan-2010

A UK general election is looming in this year, and the food indusrty will be affected by the changing political agenda. Public debt will come under the microscope, and the culling of quangos could mean a refocus for the FSA under a Conservative government, says Julien Hunt of the Food and Drink Federation.

Published: 20-Jan-2010

IFPRI's Gerald Nelson explains the importance of leaders reaching a political agreement at the COP-15 climate talks that would channel resources from the developed to the developing world, and protect farmers and the food supply from the effects of climate change.

Published: 11-Dec-2009

Danisco’s CEO talks of his optimism that a political agreement will be reached during the Copenhagen climate talks, and for subsequent rules and regulations to enable an even playing-field for competition globally.

Published: 10-Dec-2009

Developing a sustainability strategy makes sense for food ingredients companies to ensure security of supply, to leverage brand opportunity in innovations, and to realise returns on investment in agriculture, says an Oxfam expert.

Published: 26-Nov-2009

Naturex president and chief executive officer, Jacques Dikansky, tells Shane Starling why in August the French botanicals giant bought Spanish supplier, Natraceutical Group, to double its size for the third time since 2002.

Published: 24-Nov-2009

The industry is under time pressure to remove artificial Southampton food colours from products before European warning labels are required next year. Helene Moeller, group product manager for ingredients at Wild, explains the challenges.

Published: 19-Nov-2009

Clever formulation of food products may be the best way of masking the flavour profile of stevia, and not masking agents, according to the science VP of a major stevia player.

Published: 18-Nov-2009

Euromonitor predicts that Africa and the Middle East present the best opportunities for soft drink manufacturers as global sales growth slows.

Published: 21-Sep-2009

FoodNavigator’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at the science behind chocolate cravings, and how to formulate a tasty, low-fat chocolate treat.

Published: 16-Sep-2009

FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how nanotech is expanding the possibilities to colour food, and why it isn't clever to eat a high-fat diet.

Published: 18-Aug-2009

FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how to make chocolate cake healthier, and boosting the nutritional profile of gluten-free bread.

Published: 10-Aug-2009

Helen Browning, chair of the Food Ethics Council, expects the food and fairness inquiry will inspire food businesses to adopt good supply chain practices and warn them off bad ones - ultimately benefit their businesses in the long term.

Published: 05-Aug-2009