The International Food Additives Council (IFAC), Washington, DC, says a new study demonstrates that carrageenan does not induce inflammation in human cells as claimed by some industry critics. Carrageenan is a key ingredient to deliver stability, texture and nutrients in many foods and beverages.

Every week brings new headlines about a national foodservice brand pledging to reduce or remove food additives from their menu or products. Consumer demand is driving these changes, and the experts at Technomic's Consumer4Sight research group have timely data detailing why consumers want to know more about the food they eat, and what exactly they want to know.

The U.S. organic industry grew by almost 10% last year to meet expanding demand—exceeding $31 billion in sales, according to findings from the Organic Trade Association’s just-released “2012 Organic Industry Survey.”

Natural sweetener ingredients, beyond high-intensity stevia or lo han guo, provide ways to add sweetness to products ranging from menu items to packaged foods and drinks.

China claims to have detection methods for all food additives that can be legally used in the country.