The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted a citizen petition concerning the classification of acacia (gum arabic) as a dietary fiber. As a result of the petition, FDA intends to ...

Civil war in Sudan disrupts acacia gum production, impacting global supply. Despite challenges, major suppliers like Alland & ...

Before war broke out, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70-80%.

Gum arabic, a naturally occurring complex polysaccharide exudate from Acacia species, has long been valued for its multifaceted applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Sudan's threatens to cut exports of a key ingredient in soft drinks. June 1, 2007 — -- The Sudanese government's response to proposed U.S. sanctions intended to force an end to the bloodshed in ...

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is working with Nigeria and other producing countries in Africa to promote Gum Arabic due to its potential to generate foreign exchange, ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Jessica Mendoza: Gum arabic is an ingredient you've probably never heard of, but ...

University of Queensland studies have used a natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste. The conflict in Sudan has turned attention to a ...

The ongoing civil war in Sudan is being financed by the trade of gum arabic, a key ingredient in many consumer goods such as chocolate, soda and chewing gum. What Happened: Muhamed Jaber, a trader, ...

Sudan, the world's biggest producer of gum arabic, has scrapped a government monopoly on the production and export of this naturally-sourced, 'Rolls-Royce' of gums widely used in food and drink ...