The globalisation of the food industry is driving the harmonisation
of ingredient regulations, though its still a jungle out there, as
IFT conference delegates learnt last week.
DSM has launched a new clarification pectinase for the apple and
pear juice industry, which it claims promises a faster and more
complete soluble pectin breakdown.
The Chinese ingredients industry, which is bursting with potential,
remains a confusing place. An IFT seminar provided the opportunity
for businesses to navigate this key market.
Associated British Foods, owner of British Sugar, yesterday
announced the closure of two sugar beet processing factories in
northern England, but insisted it can still increase UK sugar
output through efficiency gains.
Limited recourses when it comes to monitoring food safety could
pose a threat to public health, while some consumers also put
themselves at risk through the food choices they make, according to
scientists who spoke at the IFT in Orlando...
A fair trade certified pure vanilla is due to hit the US market, as
a collaboration between flavor firm David Michael and fair trade
certifier TransFair USA taps into the growing consumer interest in
social responsibility.
Ailing British food manufacturer Northern Foods has engaged the
services of Stamford Partners investment bank to oversee the sale
of its pudding and pies divisions, as the firm struggles to offset
plummeting profit margins.
The Indian government looks likely to obstruct proposed foreign
direct investment (FDI) concessions, choosing to support its
fledgling domestic supermarket sector instead, according to local
press reports.
Fundamental research from the US suggests that an enzyme could
convert sugars in the presence of olive oil to form 'nano
organogels' - potentially leading to novel delivery systems for
food preservatives, flavours, and bioactive...
Chocolate has a nice feeling to it - tasty, fun, luxurious and
slightly sinful. This is comfort food, accessible to all and
epitomised in the recent film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Leading chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has reported an
increased operating profit (EBIT) of 14.6 per cent for the first
nine months of fiscal year 2005/06.
Delegates at last week's IFT conference heard why aromas are of
such critical importance to consumer decisions - and how new
technology could improve sales.
Adding a touch of rosemary to minced meat before high-pressure
processing could stop the flavour loss associated with this
anti-microbial treatment, say Brazilian and Danish researchers.
The US is pushing to insert a special clause in trade negotiations
in Geneva this week that would make its use of farm subsidies
immune from prosecution, according to Oxfam.
MGP Ingredients is set to start full production of its fibre
enhancement product FiberRite RW, which has so far been available
in limited supply during a period of market testing, said the firm.
Almost two thirds of Americans are concerned about the safety of
artificial sweeteners, a factor that could potentially impact the
expected continued growth of the sugar-free market, according to a
new Mintel report.
An updated model of a gristle removal machine, uses new technology
that results in a more gentle treatment of the meat, and a high
quality of product, its manufacturer claims.
Advitech's global roll out plan for its psoriasis nutraceutical
Dermylex is coming together, with definitive agreements in Canada
and France, interim financing, and new appointments as it moves
into the implementation phase.
The preference of fat or sweet foods amongst obese adults is equal,
and more related to personality type and eating behaviour than
gender, suggests new research from Sweden.
Bakery ingredient firm Custom Industries was showcasing its
products in 'functional' baked goods for the first time last week
at the IFT show in Orlando, demonstrating the change in direction
the company has taken since...