In its report Nanotechnologies and Food, published today, the Science and Technology Committee  of The House of Lords in UK, is highly critical of the food industry for failing to be transparent about its research into the uses of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials.

It noted that transparency is key for ensuring public trust in both food safety and scientific developments, and argued that although there is no evidence that the use of nanotechnologies in food currently presents a threat to c...

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Bitter, warm and earthy are the key flavor notes expected to dominate developments in food products this year, according to the tenth annual McCormick & Co., Inc. Flavor Forecast.

Flavor experts at McCormick partnered with top chefs, food bloggers and other culinary professionals to classify the strong flavor combinations they state the American palate is ready to embrace.

According to the company, the top 10 flavor pairings determined to lead in 2010 are:

• Roasted ginger and rhubarb
• Tha...

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