Diageo and co missing UK whisky gap
A blended whisky owned by drinks group Diageo has been crowned the best Scotch in the world, but consumers in Britain were unlikely to get a sniff, according to judge Jim Murray.
Archives for December 19, 2006
Pernod Ricard drinks to carry warning labels
All alcoholic drinks sold by Pernod Ricard in the European Union are to carry warnings for pregnant women, raising the bar for competitors on responsible drinking promotion.
Protein-sugar combo could boost encapsulation stability
A protein-polysaccharide combination for stabilising water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could lead to customised double emulsions with differing release behaviours, German researchers report.
Scientists develop process-friendly dough
Scientists have patented a new method of producing a process-tolerant composite dough comprising of wheat and non-wheat gluten mixtures.
Ingredients launch round-up 2006
The industry's collective pipeline has delivered a raft of new ingredients for supplements and health foods this year. NutraIngredients.com take a look back at some of the new additions to formulators' tool kits.
UK regulator reviews inspection, enforcement policies
Local authorities in the UK will get new inspection and regulatory powers in the future, thecountry's food agency said yesterday in announcing a review of the current system.
Christmas consumers go crackers over nuts
Snacking at Christmas time usually conjures up images of luxury chocolates, mince pies and gingerbread but, according to a major UK retailer, this year the festive season will see a surge in nut sales as they become the holiday snack of choice.
Confusion drives consumers away from sugar, says industry body
A 'low sugar' claim does not necessarily mean 'low calorie' or 'better for you', said the US Sugar Association, in its latest attempt to recapture a part of the market lost to the growing popularity of sweeteners.
Coffee prices recovering after years of crisis
The coffee market recorded a significant rise in Arabica prices in November, while Robusta prices rose only slightly according to the ICO.