Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - Europe

Colours pose no health risk to Australians, says FSANZ

12-Dec-2008 - A survey into the levels of colourings in food products in Australia showed usage far below the maximum permitted levels (MPL); FSANZ says this shows there is no public health risk associated with their use.

Vitiva pitches Inolens for citrus flavours

11-Dec-2008 - Vitiva is introducing a new version of Inolens rosemary extract to protect citrus flavours in food and beverage applications, without using chemical antioxidants.

Chicken innovation here to stay, says Maxavor maker

11-Dec-2008 - DSM has launched a new yeast extract for chicken flavours, as it predicts innovation in meat flavours will continue on the back of natural and authentic taste needs.

Special comment

Irish pork: Bringing home the bacon on food safety

10-Dec-2008 - The Irish pork crisis has consumers staring at the prospect of an empty table at Christmas, and industry doing sums on how much the so-called ‘biggest meat crisis since BSE’ is going to cost. It’s no wonder new questions are being asked of food safety procedures.

Symrise expands in Asia with new spray drying plant

10-Dec-2008 - Symrise today inaugurated a new pilot plant for flavour encapsulation at its Singapore facility, which the company says is one more step in its expansion in the region.

Saharan wind whips up cocoa supply fears

10-Dec-2008 - Troubles for West African cocoa supplies look set to continue following reports that the harmattan, a harsh, crop-damaging wind, has begun to sweep in from the Sahara.

EU melamine controls on Chinese soy could affect supply, price

09-Dec-2008 - New measures to restrict the import of soy foods into the EU from China may have an effect on soy stocks already in the EU, and push up ingredient prices over the coming months, say industry experts.

Meat processors should review insurance terms, says law firm

09-Dec-2008 - Meat processors and suppliers should check the terms of supply arrangements and review their insurance policies in light of the Irish pig meat recall, claims a product liability expert from international law firm Eversheds.

Avebe launches fat-replacing potato starch for cakes

09-Dec-2008 - Avebe has announced two new applications in its Etenia range of potato starches, including as a means to reduce fat content in cakes by up to 30 per cent.

Weekly comment

Coping with health claim hurt

08-Dec-2008 - One of the most fiercely debated and amended pieces of European Union food law history is playing out before our eyes, and its effects are beginning to be felt.

Enzyme launched for low-lactose taste saving

08-Dec-2008 - The development of a new enzyme for low-lactose milk and dairy products can cut out the formation of off-flavours following processing, according to its manufacturer.

Synergy unites more ingredients under Saporesse

08-Dec-2008 - Synergy has re-vamped its Saporesse range by bringing more of its ingredients under the brand umbrella, so as to help manufacturers see clearly what formulation tools are at their disposal.

Roquette plans for an open, sustainable future

08-Dec-2008 - As Roquette celebrates its 75th anniversary, chairman Marc Roquette shares his vision of a future where the glucose molecule, microalgae, and sustainability will figure large.

News in brief

Unilever completes Cote D’Ivoire oil-soap deal

08-Dec-2008 - Unilever has completed the sale of its edible oil business in Cote D’Ivoire and acquired Cosmivoire’s soap business instead – a deal that allows it to focus on its core West African businesses.

News in brief

Euro Parliament pledges a billion in food aid

08-Dec-2008 - The European Parliament has voted in favour of a proposal to deliver €1bn in food aid to developing countries, but the funding will not come from CAP surplus as originally envisaged.

Could consumers suffer from green logo overload?

05-Dec-2008 - Food and beverage manufacturers are adopting more sustainable practices and seek to communicate these to consumers. But are well-meaning consumers confused by the many different green and ethical logos in use?

Arla aims for cost and taste ice cream protein potential

05-Dec-2008 - The ingredients arm of Scandinavia-based cooperative Arla Foods predicts there is further potential ahead for ice-cream innovation as it launches a new range of proteins it claims can reduce processor reliance on skim milk.

Real Good Foods asks what ‘necessary’ means on reduced profits

04-Dec-2008 - The Real Good Food Company has forecast reduced profits and announced that it will move from its London office in order to cut costs.

Organics offer market for burnt sugar colour

04-Dec-2008 - DD Williamson is launching a new organic burnt sugar to the European food sector, as its customers are seeking new hues suitable for organic products.

Chinese citric acid duties will not halt imports

04-Dec-2008 - European producers of citric acid and monosodium glutamate have this week received long-term assurance that their prices will be supported against cheaper Chinese imports, but China is expected to remain a significant player in a more level field.

Oil price plunge boosting soy story

04-Dec-2008 - The plummeting price of crude oil is having a knock-on effect that is bringing benefits to certain food ingredients such as soy, according to a leading supplier.

Roquette may bring more microalgae plants into the family

04-Dec-2008 - Roquette has plans to acquire more microalgae plants as part of its long-term strategy to become an important player in this emerging and interesting area of nutrition and health.

Roquette splits open pea cells for new insoluble fibre

03-Dec-2008 - Roquette is extending its pea-derived ingredient offering with a new insoluble fibre from the interior of the legume, which can be used both as a fibre-content booster and for its emulsifying and gelling properties.

Many manufacturing bases make much sense

03-Dec-2008 - Cargill's product manager for starches explains why the firm has a global manufacturing base, and the systems it has in place to predict raw material supply problems.