Chr Hansen profits up despite Eurozone slowdown

Shares jumped more than 3% to just over €24.05 this morning in Danish enzymes, colours and cultures company Chr Hansen as its yearly revenue hit €699m. Profits improved 10.7% to...

Dispatch from RT10 in Singapore

Ensuring sustainability at the new frontiers of palm oil production

Palm oil producers and traders have been looking for new production areas as expansion in environmentally sensitive regions in Southeast Asia has become increasingly difficult - but Latin American and African production...

Dispatch from RT10 in Singapore

UK sustainable palm oil statement is ‘not really a commitment’, says RSPO president

A UK government statement drawing together new and existing pledges on sustainable palm oil falls short of a real commitment to sustainable sourcing, according to the president of the Roundtable...

Wheat price spikes will protect manufacturers in the long-run: Analyst

Sky-high wheat prices will deter use of the grain for feed and thus secure supplies for bakery and snack manufacturers in the long-run, according to an analyst.

Premier agrees sale of pickles and sauces business to Mizkan Group

Premier Foods has announced the £92.5 sale of its sweet pickles and table sauces business to Japanese firm Mizkan Group in a move that puts the firm past its target...

Unilever and FrieslandCampina expand sustainability partnership

Unilever and Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina have expanded their existing sustainability partnership with a pledge to co-operate on development and innovation while promoting sustainable production, packaging, and logistics.

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Hain Celestial seals deal to buy UK jams and peanut butter brands

Hain Celestial has completed the deal to acquire jams, spreads and peanut butter brands including Hartley's, Sun–Pat , Gale's , Robertson's, and Frank Cooper's,  from UK firm Premier Foods for...

Greenpeace urges food companies to check palm oil suppliers' sustainability score

Greenpeace has published a scorecard rating palm oil producers’ sustainability efforts, in order to provide food and other consumer goods companies with better information about how their palm oil is...

Fat-rich foods set up long term risk for malnutrition, suggests study

Consumption of fat laden foods can have huge implications for the risk of malnourishment in older age, according to new research.

EHL introduces lemon myrtle for UK food manufacturers

EHL Ingredients has introduced the Australian herb lemon myrtle to the UK market, touting it as a natural, organic ingredient with lemon and basil notes that could be used in...

Peanut skins may improve nutrition and flavour of peanut butter

Adding peanut skins to peanut butter could help to improve nutritional value while maintaining the flavour, say researchers.

Vitamin price drops but BASF nutrition sees 4% sales growth

BASF’s nutrition and health unit (N&H) earned €492m in Q3 – 4% more for the quarter than in 2011 when it had sales of €471m – despite falling prices for...

IOI Loders Croklaan opens new oils and fats refinery

IOI Loders Croklaan has opened a new oils and fats refinery in Wormerveer in the Netherlands, with a particular focus on sustainably sourced oils.

Royal DSM to acquire Cargill’s enzymes and cultures business

Royal DSM has said it will acquire Cargill’s enzymes and cultures business in an all-cash deal worth €85m.

Nestlé UK goes Fairtrade with Kit Kat two-finger

Nestlé UK & Ireland is doubling its commitment to Fairtrade cocoa by making its two-finger Kit Kat brand Fairtrade from January 2013.

Higher dairy intake lowers semen quality – Harvard study

Young men with a high daily intake of full-fat dairy may be risking their chance of having children, US researchers have claimed.

IMCD partners with Tate & Lyle to meet Fairtrade sugar demand

Food ingredients and chemicals firm IMCD Benelux has partnered with Tate & Lyle Sugars to supply specialty cane sugar ingredients in Benelux, Germany and Poland.

Experts reiterate call for calorie count reform

Caloric values – particularly for nuts and legumes – should be re-evaluated in light of recent studies suggesting commonly used calorie estimates may be flawed, according to a panel of...

CSM’s soon-to-be axed bakery business shines in Q3

CSM’s soon-to-be axed bakery supplies business shined in the third quarter alongside a ‘satisfactory’ performance of the future bio-based business, its CEO said.

Welsh chewing gum tax doesn’t stick

The Welsh Assembly has rejected plans to introduce a 5p levy on chewing gum.

Altruism is key to organic food growth, suggests study

Marketing efforts for organic foods should put more focus on altruistic aspects such as the environmental and animal welfare aspects if they are to have sustained growth in the sector,...

Unilever sales up 10% - but food business slides

Unilever reported a 1.4% drop in its food sales volumes in the third quarter, as its spreads business suffered from high pricing relative to competitors – but overall revenue at...

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Barry Callebaut appoints new chief innovation officer

Barry Callebaut has appointed ex-Unilever man Peter Boone as its new chief innovation officer.

‘Neurocognitivism’: Switching on creativity and marketing to values

A better understanding of personality types could help food marketers and R&D professionals in the innovation and marketing process, according to French researchers, who are the latest to offer a...

UK aims to standardise front-of-pack nutrition labels

The UK government has said it will roll out a new voluntary front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme by next summer to standardise labels across retailers and food manufacturers.

Special Edition: Natural Sweeteners

Shakeout foreseen on supply end of stevia market

The popularity of stevia as an alternative sweetener has unleashed a blizzard of competition to supply the ingredient, mostly from mainland China, raising the question of whether the market is...

AAK files patent for composition to prevent fat bloom

Danish ingredients firm AAK has filed a patent for a composition that it claims prevents chocolate fat bloom.

Special edition: Natural sweeteners

Sweet innovation: Looking back to move forward with natural sweeteners

Learning the lessons from the commercialisation of stevia and monkfruit can help new innovations and the search for new natural sweetening compounds and plant extracts, according to one expert in...

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McCain Foods buys PinguinLutosa’s potato division

Belgian frozen vegetable firm PinguinLutosa has signed an agreement to sell its potato division to McCain Foods in a deal based on an enterprise value of the division of €225m.

Dispatch from IPA 2012

Manufacturers' 'bold gamble' on R&D

European food and drink manufacturers are making a "bold gamble" on research and development (R&D) investment in the tough economic climate, according to results from the latest IPA 2012 survey....

Trendwatch: Traditional foods get 'snackified'

'Snackified' traditional foods are among the latest snack trends on show at SIAL in Paris this week, where better-for-you snacks have made a strong appearance.

Maternal acrylamide linked to low birth weight children

High maternal intake of acrylamide-rich foods could be linked to a higher risk low birth weight children, according to new research.

Premier needs to address ‘sensitive’ distribution issue: Analyst

Premier Foods has split its bread business and upped sales in Hovis over the last quarter, but it has a lot more work to do and distribution is the sensitive...

Special edition: Natural sweeteners

Formulating with natural sweeteners: 'There is significant interaction between steviol glycosides and flavors'

While the latest blends of steviol glycosides do not have the same bitter, licorice and lingering off-notes associated with some earlier stevia extracts on the market, some still contain “noticeable...

Dispatch from SIAL

Wild debuts brewed tea technology for iced tea

Wild GmbH has introduced new brewed tea products for use in premium iced tea beverages, which it claims are a first for the mainstream beverage industry.

What’s driving Europe’s local food movement?

There is big interest in locally produced food in Europe – and interest is growing, according to Sophie de Reynal, marketing manager for Nutrimarketing.

Show us the data: EFSA urges Séralini

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has again urged the researchers behind a recent study linking GM maize to tumours in rats to provide the full research data – after...

‘Connect the dots globally’ for local stevia launches, says PureCircle

Stevia-sweetened products have been rolled out across the globe over the past few years, meaning that new product developers now have access to a whole world of learning opportunities, according...

Dispatches from the Whole Grains on Every Plate conference

Gluten-free myth busting: There is no biomarker for gluten sensitivity, says researcher

One of the liveliest sessions at last week’s Whole Grains on Every Plate conference in San Antonio was a myth-busting presentation from Pamela Cureton, clinical research dietitian at the Center...

Natra profits rise after cocoa price letup

Spanish chocolate and cocoa processor Natra has more than doubled its operating profit in its ninth-month results helped by relaxing cocoa prices, North American expansion and a shift to value...

Dispatch from Sial 2012

A future without packaging beckons

The food industry could be approaching a time when packaging will be completely eliminated from the supply chain, according to Olivia Milan-Grobois, business unit director, Sial Group.

Dispatch from IPA 2012

Agropole science park supports eco-friendly factories

The development of eco-friendly production at the Agropole science park is the keynote event of the IPA 2012 trade show, which is running alongside Sial 2012 at Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.

Exclusive

Nestlé’ UK restarts dark chocolate production at York site

Nestlé UK & Ireland has revived dark chocolate production at its factory in York after ending a third party outsourcing deal.

IFT identifies bitterness thresholds for chocolate

The Institute for Food Technologists (IFT) has validated a method that can help manufacturers determine how much bitterness is too much in chocolate.

Firmenich opens Austrian centre to drive savoury flavour development

Firmenich has opened a new Culinary Centre of Excellence in Vienna, Austria focused on savoury flavours, responding to continuing high demand from customers in the region, the company has said.

Euro food and drink firms set out industry manifesto amid ‘strong optimism’

The European food manufacturers’ 30th congress closed yesterday (October 19) amid “an overwhelming sense of optimism” with a manifesto for growth.

Overeating may block brain insulin functions: Animal data

New research sheds light on how over consumption of high-fat foods can cause a malfunction in brain insulin signalling, leading to obesity and diabetes.

Special edition: Natural sweeteners

‘Stevia is not exactly the most natural sounding product’: Leatherhead analyst

Stevia may have been hailed by manufacturers as a promising natural solution for cutting calories in a range of foods and beverages, but what do consumers think?

Prolonged formula feeding may increase risk of leukaemia

Extending the length of formula feeding, and delaying solid foods, could increase the risk for developing pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, suggest researchers.

Danone must cut prices to compete with private label brands – analyst

Danone must cut the prices of its branded dairy products significantly in parts of Europe to compete with lower-price private label brands, French banking giant Societe Generale has claimed.

ADM and Wilmar form European vegetable oils joint venture Olenex

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Wilmar International Limited have launched Olenex, a joint venture for the sale and marketing of refined vegetable oils and fats in Europe.

DISPATCHES FROM INTERBEV 2012, LAS VEGAS

Twenty-twenty vision: Analyst finds 20 words for 20 years of future beverage trends

Speaking from the show floor of InterBev in Las Vegas, Richard Hall, founder and chair of Zenith International reveals 20 words to sum up themes and trends for the next...

Sea salt not a viable sodium reduction strategy: New data

Using sea salt as a means of reducing sodium in food products is not viable since it contains the same sodium content as a Kosher salt, says a new study.

Hundreds of scientists urge Séralini to release full GM maize study data

More than 700 scientists and academics have signed a petition urging French researcher Gilles-Eric Séralini to release research data behind a study in which he linked NK603 maize consumption and...

Kraft Foods orders evacuation after German gas cloud incident

Food processing giant Kraft Foods was forced to order the evacuation of around 1,800 people after a mixing error at a cream cheese factory in Germany created a cloud of...

FoodDrinkEurope: Focus on innovation needed to ‘feed the recovery’

The European food industry needs to renew its focus on innovation if it is to help fuel economic recovery in the region, according to industry experts at trade association FoodDrinkEurope’s...

Emerging markets continue to drive Nestlé sales

Food and nutrition giant Nestlé has reported improved sales in its 9-month results driven by growth in emerging markets, but Q3 was a little slower than last year.

Extracts from leaves of the carob plant can inhibit growth of Listeria, says study

The leaves of the carob plant contain antibacterial substances that can help in the fight against Listeria, according to new research.

Resource efficiency set to rise in prominence

Resource efficiency will be even more crucial for the food industry in the coming year as it fights to prevent production costs from being passed on to consumers.

SymphonyIRI asks: Is there a ceiling to private label growth?

Ongoing economic turbulence in Europe could have a lasting effect on consumer attitudes to brands and private label products, according to new research into the private label sector from SymphonyIRI.

UK government defends actions on DSM

The UK government has agreed that the consequences of the European Commission stance on Desinewed meat (DSM) have been serious for industry but said it had “no alternative course of action”...

DuPont raises global hydrocolloids prices 10 to 15%

DuPont Nutrition & Health has said it would increase prices globally across its DuPont Danisco hydrocolloids range by an average of 10 to 15%, citing increases in raw material, energy...

Tereos acquires Romanian sugar refinery to meet Eastern European demand

French sugar group Tereos has said it will acquire Romanian sugar refinery Ludus, calling it a foundation for development in Eastern Europe.

Danone reconfirms targets after ‘solid’ baby nutrition and water sales

Danone has reconfirmed its full year targets after recording “solid growth” in its Baby Nutrition and Waters business segments in the third quarter of 2012.

FoodDrinkEurope promotes SME interests with new website

Food industry trade association FoodDrinkEurope has set up a website specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to promote their interests and emphasise the importance of food industry SMEs to...

Vegetarians have longer life expectancy than meat eaters, finds study

Following a vegetarian diet could mean you live more than nine years longer than you might by consuming meat based diets, according to new research findings.

World Food Day

Food security is an industry issue, says Worldwatch expert

The food industry could be a powerful player in ensuring food security - and that makes sense from both an ethical and a business perspective, according to Danielle Nierenberg, director...

Special edition: Natural sweeteners

Forget diet soda, stevia 3.0 is all about ‘re-inventing the regular’, says PureCircle

Food manufacturers are increasingly seeing stevia as a way to “reinvent the regular” by helping them deliver incremental calorie reductions in everyday foods, rather than simply serving as a replacement...

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IFT highlights food scientists’ role in sustainable supply

Food scientists play a crucial role in developing food processing and preservation techniques that contribute to environmental sustainability, according to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

Powdered fruit ingredients could help consumers reach intake targets

Powdered whole fruits incorporated into foods, drinks and supplements as functional ingredients could be a way for industry to improve the nutritional value of products and increase fruit intake, suggest...

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IFF to invest $50m in Turkish plant expansion

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has said it will invest $50m in its existing Turkish facility over the next three years, in order to support the company’s development in emerging...

Guest article

EU immunity health claims: Reformulate or reposition to win growth

Europe’s new health claim laws are the strictest in the world, with only the most strongly backed nutrient-health associations permitted on-product and whole sectors enraged about stripped comms tools. But...

Meat-rich diet linked to asthma and hayfever

High consumption of meat in a Western style diet may increase the risk of developing asthma and hayfever, according to new research.

Many consumers find traffic lights confusing, survey finds

Nearly a fifth of UK consumers find traffic light nutrition labelling too difficult to understand, according to a new survey from market research organisation Canadean.

Nestlé breakfast cereal reformulation needs tact, warns specialist

Cereal Partners Worldwide’s reformulation plan for 20 of its Nestlé breakfast cereal brands must happen gradually and unobtrusively to succeed, warns a nutrition policy specialist.

UTZ Certified sets 50% target for sustainable coffee, tea and cocoa by 2022

UTZ Certified has said it will aim for half of the world’s coffee, tea and cocoa to be produced sustainably by 2022, at a tenth anniversary seminar held in Amsterdam...

Researchers seek to identify environmental risk factors for obesity

A new €3.8m research project aims to pinpoint the environmental and social risk factors for obesity throughout the European Union, with a view to informing future policy.

Conflicts of interest audit

Best of a bad bunch: EFSA criticised (the least) over conflicts of interest

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) fails to adequately manage conflicts of interest – but it does a better job of it than three other agencies just assessed by a...

High fat diet increases desire for sugar: Rat study

Eating a high fat diet could increase the desire for higher sugar intakes by altering the chemical make-up of brain regions that control hunger and metabolism, say researchers.

Food marketing for better health: ‘When all sides win, no one resists’

Food marketers can help steer consumers toward healthier foods – and still boost profits, according to new research published in Nutrition Reviews.

Red meat health concerns drive UK meat-free market

Health concerns about the consumption of red meat are the top driver for a booming meat-free market in the UK, which has grown 20% over the past five years, according...

Guar gum could be relisted on Indian futures market

Guar gum could be relisted on India’s futures market if a positive committee decision is reached next week, according to the country’s commodity markets regulator.

Palm oil sustainability: A sensitive issue due for exponential growth

Manufacturers are increasingly sensitive to sustainability issues around palm oil, but it would be disastrous to stop using it altogether, says secretary general of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil...

Nexira buys Tournay as it drives expansion plans

French botanicals and ingredients supplier, Nexira, has made good its promise to expand its portfolio and operations by acquiring fellow French firm, Tournay Biotechnologies, for an undisclosed cash sum.

FAGE Dairy announces Greek exit as financial crisis deepens

Greek dairy giant FAGE has announced that it is transferring its headquarters from Athens to Luxembourg – a move that some consider an attempt to reduce its exposure to the...

Unilever outlines new open innovation ‘challenges and wants’

Unilever has added new ‘challenges and wants’ to its open innovation platform, this time seeking help with a stable natural red colour for fruit and dairy, and technologies to reduce...

Salt reduction: Integrating successful methods is key say researchers

Future salt reduction efforts must focus on integrating already successful methods into one effective system, say researchers.

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EFSA welcomes national food safety body endorsement

The European Food Safety Authority has welcomed a statement issued by the food safety agencies of Europe that praises the work of Europe’s 10-year old central food science agency.

UK Quorn ads not misleading, rules ASA

Most UK consumers would recognise Quorn as a meat-free product, and advertisements for Quorn sausages, burgers and other products therefore do not need to specifically say that they do not...

Paramount axes 118 jobs after losing Morrisons contract

One of the UK’s largest manufacturers of chilled and frozen pizzas, Paramount Foods, has made 118 workers − more than 25% of its workforce − redundant after losing a key...

Balancing mouthfeel: The ‘yin and yang’ of sensory perception

Research into why wine and tea pair with fatty food could offer the food industry a lesson in how to better balance fatty and astringent mouthfeels in processed foods, say...

Outbreak of norovirus in Germany 'over'

German food safety chiefs have said that a norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 11,000 people is over.

Senomyx receives EU approval for sucralose enhancer and four savoury flavours

California-based flavour firm Senomyx has received European regulatory approval for four savoury flavour ingredients and a sweetness enhancer for use in sucralose-sweetened foods and beverages, the company has said.

Starches can reduce cheese producer reliance on proteins – Ulrick & Short

Ulrick & Short has launched a range of tapioca-based starches for cheese production – a development it hopes will reduce the industry’s current reliance on expensive proteins.

EFSA reaffirms carnauba wax safety at current usage levels

EFSA’s Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) has re-evaluated carnauba wax as a food additive and found it to be safe at current usage levels....

Emerging markets underpin Givaudan sales growth

Strong growth in emerging markets was a major driver of increased sales in the first nine months of 2012, according to Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan.

Kerry Group to invest €100m in new innovation centre in Ireland

Irish food ingredients company Kerry Group has said it will invest €100m in a new global technology and innovation centre in Ireland, due to open in 2016 to serve its...

Aubergine peel promises provision of natural purples

Anythocyanins extracted from aubergines peels could provide a ready source of stable natural colours for the food industry, suggest researchers.

Barilla’s new €40m pasta sauce plant to focus on export markets

Pasta maker Barilla has opened a new €40m pasta sauce facility near its headquarters in Parma, Italy, with most of the products destined for overseas markets, the company has said.

TrackFast project asks: What makes the perfect food scientist?

Researchers are seeking to produce a database of the most desirable skills for food scientists and technologists in different parts of the European Union in an effort to better align...

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Mondelez launches Cadbury's Dairy Milk Oreo in UK

Mondelez International has introduced an Oreo variety of its Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate in the UK.

"Next generation": Roquette launches vegetable protein research initiative

French ingredients giant Roquette has launched a pea protein research programme dedicated to, “the next generation of plant-based proteins”.

Comment

Smell a rat? Flawed GM cancer study highlights flawed media approach

A French study on the effects of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) maize in rats has said little about the safety or otherwise of GM crops – but it has said...

Natural surfactant opens up label benefits for food & beverage manufacturers

A natural surfactant from a South American tree matched the established synthetic Tween 80 for the formation and stabilization of emulsions, says new data from a leading emulsion scientist and...

Increasing demand for palm oil resulting in ‘massive carbon dioxide emissions’

Growing demand for palm oil by the food industry is causing wide-spread rainforest destruction and enormous carbon dioxide emissions, according to new research.

Mondelez acquires Italian biscuit maker from Danone

Kraft Foods’ global snacks spin-off Mondelez has acquired Italian biscuit business Vitasnella from Danone.

Univar seals Tate & Lyle Sugars European distribution deal

Chemical distributor Univar has entered into an agreement with Tate & Lyle Sugars to distribute its range of sugar-based sweeteners and texture modifiers across Europe, the company has said.

Massive food ‘dictionary’ to speed new product development

New product developers may soon have a new tool for coming up with innovative food concepts, as a group of Dutch companies and universities is developing a huge dictionary of...

‘Do you like my bits?’: Club Orange ads inappropriate for children, says ASA

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has partially upheld a complaint against Britvic for the advertising of its Club Orange soft drink, which features scantily clad women inviting men to admire...

Nanomaterials must be assessed on case to case basis - EC

The European Commission (EC) has said the safety of nanomaterials needs to be assessed on a case-by-case basis in its latest review.

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‘M&M's colored’ honey prompts Mars action

Mars France is working with beekeepers to determine whether blue and green honey produced by bees in Northeastern France is caused by its nearby M&M's processing plant.

Time spent chewing food important for satiety, study suggests

The amount of time spent chewing food could have an important impact on feelings of fullness – calling into question the suitability of beverages for increasing satiety, according to a...

EFSA slams GM cancer study as not ‘scientifically sound’

The European Food Safety Authority says recent research linking Monsanto’s herbicide and genetically modified maize to an increased risk of cancer and premature death is of ‘insufficient scientific quality to be...

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Breakfast cereal in China: Snap, crackle… and flop

Western breakfast brands don’t often work in China. They need manipulating to appeal to very different tastes, packaging and format preferences and, of course, another language.

Israel dairy import increase unlikely despite duties cut - Rabobank

The influx of Western brands into the Israeli dairy market is unlikely, despite government plans to reduce long-standing import duties on milk-based products, Rabobank has claimed.

Salt laden meals have immediate impact on circulation, researchers confirm

High salt foods could have immediate effects on cardiovascular functioning, but the mechanisms behind such an effect are still a mystery, says the researcher behind the study.

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SunOpta secures European funding to boost EU sourcing and processing

Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has secured funding to help it increase ingredient sourcing and processing in Europe, the company has said.

How can we ensure a sustainable and competitive food and beverage industry?

FoodDrinkEurope and trade union organisation EFFAT are calling for a project leader to conduct research into how to ensure sustainable employment and competitiveness in the European food industry.

Manufacturer price pressures continue as FAO food price index rises

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) food price index rose in September, up 1.4% from its August level, putting further pressure on manufacturers to pass on increased costs.

Talking tough on Monsanto GM maize cancer study

Last week saw a furious row between researchers in France and their critics from around the world after they published new findings on the effect of genetically modified Roundup maize...

Rhodia launches intense vanilla flavors for chocolate and bakery

Rhodia Aroma Performance has introduced a range of intense vanilla flavors that it claims allows manufacturers to differentiate products and mask off-notes.

Givaudan opens €130m savoury flavour plant in Hungary

Givaudan has opened a new €130m production facility in Makó, Hungary dedicated to savoury flavours, which the company says reflects growing demand for savoury flavours in emerging markets.

Premier Foods appoints Geoff Eaton as chief operating officer

Britain’s biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods has appointed Geoff Eaton, formerly ceo of Uniq, as chief operating officer and executive director to “accelerate transformation” within the debt-laden giant.

German authorities find ‘shortcomings’ in French GM cancer study

The German food safety agency has found serious flaws in the experimental data presented in a recent study linking Monsanto’s GM maize and herbicide Roundup to cancer.

Career Insider

Beneo manager on the importance of technical know-how - and empathy

In this Career Insider, product manager for Beneo’s non-dairy alternatives and BeNeLux country manager Stefanie De Roover lifts the lid on a varied and challenging role, and offers advice for...

Processors have responsibility to reduce dairy waste - EDA

Responsibility for the reduction of dairy product wastage lies with supply chain figures as well as consumers, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has claimed.

Nestlé partners with Chromocell for salt reduction innovation

Nestlé has entered a collaborative agreement with US-based life sciences firm Chromocell to develop ingredients for reduced-salt foods that correspond with consumer taste expectations, the company has said.

Mondelez will struggle to topple Mars in China and Russia – analyst

Kraft’s global snacks spin-off Mondelez will face fierce competition from the likes of Mars and Nestlé in the emerging confectionery markets of China and Russia, according to an analyst from...

Sensory cues could alter satiating power of foods and drinks: Study

Altering the sensory characteristics of high energy foods could help industry to produce more effective weight control foods, according to new research.

Natural sweetener demand drives Galam Group to triple R&D activity

Israel-based firm Galam Group has said it is tripling its R&D capabilities to provide comprehensive sweetener solutions for food manufacturers – especially as they look to capitalise on the potential...

Olive oil ‘waste’ backed for functional beverage formulation

Antioxidant-rich ‘waste’ from olive oil production could be useful in the formulation of functional health drinks, suggest researchers

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National Starch companies adopt Ingredion brand name in EMEA

Companies that were part of the National Starch group of companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa have taken on the Ingredion brand from this month, following the official...

European Commission adopts approved flavouring list

The European Commission has approved plans to harmonise the use of food flavours in the European food industry with a list of permitted flavouring substances.

Fairtrade in Spain hits €26m but still lags behind Europe

Fairtrade sales in Spain hit €26m for 2011 but wider Europe is significantly ahead in both sales and awareness, according to a report.

Excess salt and sugar may be ‘a ticking time bomb’ for public health

Consumption of a high-sugar, high-salt diet is creating 'a ticking time bomb of health problems,' according to new research in rats.

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Arla Foods and Milk Link merge to form UK’s largest dairy firm

Arla Foods and Milk Link have merged to form the UK’s largest dairy firm.