The UK's FSA has expressed 'disappointment' at Ofcom's proposals on
junk food advertising to kids, arguing that they are an
insufficient response to the problem posed to children's health.
Rising demand for berry fruits in bakery goods has led fruit
ingredient firm J.O. Sims to invest in new research and development
work to improve fruit functionality in these applications.
A lawsuit filed this week against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for
its use of undeclared trans fats is a new indication that the issue
is far from forgotten, even though the battle appears to have edged
away from food processors for...
The American Medical Association (AMA) has added its voice to the
clamor against salt, voting this week to urge the government to
revoke the substance's GRAS status.
Irish supermarket group Musgrave has reported a 17 per cent rise in
year-end sales to €4.4bn, bolstered by the acquisition of Britain's
Londis convenience store chain.
DSM Food Specialties' sale of its Engevita inactive dry yeast
business is part of the group's strategy of focusing on added value
yeast extracts and other flavour ingredients.
A child's taste for protein-rich foods like meat and fish is
inherited, but taste for vegetables and desserts are influenced,
says new research that may have implications for understanding
obesity.
Adding riboflavin-producing bacteria to standard yoghurt could
boost the nutritional value and cut costs of conventional
fortification, suggests a joint Argentine-Dutch study.
With the US organic market on a sharp uphill path, and the nation's
organic farmers unable to keep up with demand, the CEO of leading
dairy firm Stonyfield Farm tells FoodNavigator-USA how he is
dealing with the lack of supply.
The food industry is facing up to the issue of salt reduction. But
how can this compound - so important in the preparation and storage
of food - be replaced without the consumer tasting the difference?
Genetically enhanced hybrid peppers that can be raised with minimal
protection under moderate winter conditions have achieved worldwide
commercial success, according to the team behind the concept.
A diet rich in green and yellow vegetables could reduce the
development of atherosclerosis by almost 40 per cent, and is
further evidence for the benefits of eating your vegetables, says a
new study.
The Whole Grains Council is to change the design of its
characteristic stamp in a move to avoid potential regulatory
uncertainty surrounding its use of the terms 'excellent' source or
'good' source. The new stamp...
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) has
urged Scots to improve food hygiene standards to tackle what it
calls the 'annual food poisoning epidemic'.
Cargill will no longer have a presence in the hazelnut processing
industry once the agreed sale of its Turkish hazelnut processing
business goes through.
Natural, water-soluble orange and yellow food colourings from
cactus pear could offer "a new valuable source of colour
preparations" say the German scientists working on bringing the
pigments from the lab bench to industry.
The first-ever meeting of the Governing Body of the International
Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture took
place in Madrid yesterday.
Japanese food and pharma group Ajinomoto will expand its seasonings
business in Vietnam in a bid to significantly boost sales in the
next three years, according to a report.
British grocery giant Tesco has announced expansion plans for
Turkey to double retail space and push out from the core city base
of Ismer, as international competition mounts.
Beer, bakery, confectionery, sweet drinks, pizzas, snacks galore,
and even dog food. The list of products with World Cup tie-ins is
dominated by junk food, while healthy food makers seem content to
pass up the marketing opportunities...
Leading spice firm McCormick continues in its strategy to expand
its business into areas of strong growth potential, announcing last
week that it is to acquire an Asian food company.
Nestle doesn't expect raw material prices to rise further this
year, despite a recent FAO report that forecasts an increase of
over 2 per cent in the world food import bill in 2006.
A new approach to risk and crisis management for food and drink
companies has been unveiled at the UK's Campden and Chorleywood
Food Research Association (CCFRA).
The recent regulatory approval for a fruit-derived natural
sweetener could open new doors to food and beverage manufacturers
looking to clean up their product labels.
Royal Cosun subsidiary Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients has
consolidated its position in the Iberian bakery ingredients market
through the finalisation of an acquisition.
If hell freezes over and Australia wins football's World Cup, then
Scottish & Newcastle will be on the hook for splashing out a
lot of Foster's beer in Germany.
Parents may be overestimating the occurrence of food allergies by
as much as two times, putting their child at risk of inadequate
nutrition, say researchers from the UK.
Retail giant Carrefour has vowed to adapt store formats to fit
localised catchment areas, after a year-long Spanish supermarket
trial has revealed the potential of neighbourhood discount stores.
World cereal demand is forecast to surpass supply in the coming
2006/07 marketing year, pushing down stocks to an uncomfortably low
level, according to the FAO.
Getting kids to eat solid cereals at an earlier age could reduce
the risk of developing wheat allergies, says a new study from
Colorado-based researchers.
A lawsuit filed against the US government aims to establish strict
safety laws for all genetically engineered foods, and require these
to be labeled once they are approved.
Two Indian scientists tell FoodNavigator how they managed to
achieve round salt granules, and what this breakthrough could mean
for the future of food development.
Convenience food group Uniq has said it will sell two continental
manufacturing units to refocus its business strategy, after
admitting yesterday it is struggling to keep abreast of the
prepared foods market.
An Oslo-based pension fund, currently the world's largest, has
boycotted global retailer Wal-Mart on the grounds that it is
engaged in serious human rights abuses.
Processors in Norway are using up stocks of domestic and imported
meat supplies after food safety inspectors began a strike on
Tuesday over wages, leading government to step in to order an end
to the dispute.
Cargill Sweetness Solutions has welcomed the change in EU law
surrounding the sweetener erythritol, saying it will give food and
beverage manufactures across Europe greater flexibility in
developing their products.
Roquette's marketing manager for beverage applications explains the
difficulties of formulating tasty sugar-free syrup drinks and why
she thinks her company has cracked it.
Extracts from mangos are a rich source of dietary fibre, both
soluble and insoluble, with good antioxidant properties and can
easily be used in bakery products to boost public consumption, say
Latin American researchers.
The signature of the treaty on plant genetic resources for food and
agriculture marks a major step towards guaranteeing food security
in the world, according to the FAO.
Britain's Sugar Bureau is continuing to sponsor research into food
and health, with new research recommending that parents should
not offer their children high-energy foods as rewards and
treats as a means of encouraging the...
Exter Aroma has launched a clean label bouillon flavour (HVP) based
on sunflower that offers food makers an allergen free, non-GM, 100
per cent vegan flavouring option.
The popularity of whole grains and a growing trend to fortify baked
goods with functional ingredients has added a new dynamic to an
otherwise mature US bread market, says a new report.
