The US organic market remains on track for strong growth over the
next five years, according to a new report by Mintel, which claims
that the increased availability of organic foods through mainstream
channels is set to change the...
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 has been signed into
law, promising a significant impact on the Indian dietary
supplement industry, and opening up a potential market of one
billion people for dietary supplement companies...
Flavor firm Senomyx has entered into a second research and
commercialization agreement with Japanese food and pharma group
Ajinomoto, a move designed to further the companies' development of
natural flavor ingredients.
Most Americans use food labels and the government Food Pyramid to
make informed diet choices, with a main priority being to follow a
more nutritious diet, according to a new survey.
The EU's food agency has reviewed 50 pesticides for safety, part of
a process that would establish what agricultural chemicals are
allowed to be present as residues inproduce and by how much.
Reducing acrylamide might be a major issue in the food industry
right now, but to consumers inGermany it is one that has not led a
majority to change their behaviour, according to a new survey.
Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the
allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer
hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from
Taiwan.
Flavors company Sensient Technologies has reported a third
consecutive quarter of strong sales growth on the back of good
demand and price increases for its products.
A US Department of Agriculture audit of the nation's Child
Nutrition Labeling Program has found that products provided under
the program have not been manufactured, labeled and inspected in
accordance with regulations.
A gum produced from corn fibre could offer a viable and profitable
alternative to gum arabic as emulsifiers in beverages, if research
from the US continues to produce positive results.
Givaudan claims to have continued its good sales growth momentum
despite strong comparables in the third quarter and the ongoing
streamlining of commodity ingredients.
New ingredients, new applications and new science are the focus of
the up-coming 3rd International Conference on Polyphenols in
Nutrition and Health, which promises to provide more information
for industrialists on how to better use...
A successful outcome from the currently suspended Doha Development
Round of WTO trade negotiations is still possible, but agriculture
remains a key issue of difficulty.
Following months of wrangling and a last minute delay, the new EU
regulation on nutrition and health claims was finally adopted
yesterday by the EU Council of Ministers and looks likely to come
into force next January.
DSM Nutritional Products is increasing prices of its food and
pharma-grade vitamins, premixes and citric acid, as it redoubles
efforts to cover rising raw material, energy and logistics costs.
French ingredients firm Lesaffre has developed a baking improver
which allows bread that has been frozen after high temperature
baking to be ready within three minutes, without the flaking
problem common in such products.
Eating too much fish during pregnancy is linked to high mercury
levels in mothers and could put women at a higher risk of giving
birth prematurely, report US scientists.
A new report examining how dairy companies are successfully
targeting healthy products to children underlines the growing
importance of this particular food category.
Chinese regulators are developing standards for bovine colostrum,
the first milk from cows that has a growing following as a health
product among Chinese consumers.
Due to increased demand, Leatherhead has expanded its testing
services and research into Escherichia coli and Clostridium
botulinum, two of the deadliest foodborne pathogens.
Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or
roots vegetables could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by between
35 and 57 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden.
Innovative labelling from Pricer ESL and Toshiba will now be taken
up in 25 more Franprix supermarkets in a contract worth SEK 6m
(€6m), increasing efficiency in stores.
Ingredients giant Tate and Lyle could be set to cease its sugar
processing operations in Central Europe, as producers look to lower
quotas in light of new EU sugar reforms.
Carrageenans, mixed with glycerol and heated with fats, can form
edible films and may open interesting developments for
encapsulation of flavours, colours, and antioxidants, suggests new
research from France.
Although most Americans agree in the importance of consuming
breakfast, the majority of consumers say they do not have the time
for it, according to a new survey.
Converting food production to organic may not be as difficult as
some may think, according to a new paper that examines necessary
steps in the conversion process.
US scientists have found a way to prevent the formation of the
naturally occurring cancer-causing compound aflatoxin in nuts such
as almonds, pistachios and walnuts, findings they hope will lead to
the first environmentally friendly...
A new bagmaker combines fast production speeds with a range of
configurations, providing userswith a versatile form, fill and seal
machine, its manufacturer claims.
Coming up with clear definitions for classifying the whole grain
content of foods is a top priority for the AACC International Whole
Grains Task Force, which will soon submit its comments to the USDA
regarding the establishment of...
Food products that provide a measurable health benefit will ensure
healthy corporate growth in the future, delegates at Wild's
Heidelberg Convention were told.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International
recently recognized a number of experts from around the world for
their scientific and technical accomplishments that have advanced
the field of grain science.
Regulation, training and public information campaigns are having a
dramatic effect on thereduction of foodborne diseases in the UK,
with the number of cases of people getting sick fallingby 1.5
million over the five years to the end...
Essential oils of sage and rosemary could offer a natural
alternative for processed meats, slowing oxidative spoilage as well
as imparting flavour and aroma, suggests a new study from Spain.
Northern Foods, which has been struggling to revive its sales,
today reported adeclined by 1.1 per cent in overall operating
revenue for the group during the first six months ofthe year,
compared to the same period in 2005.
On the back of growing demand for healthier snacking products,
cereal snacks are luring consumers away from traditional
indulgences such as crisps and confectionery - prompting snack
makers to diversify to keep up with the trend.
Growing consumer demand for healthy snacks has prompted candy giant
Mars to launch its newly introduced flavonol-rich chocolate line in
individual serving sizes, designed for sale at convenience stores.
Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably
hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a
by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high
cholesterol and heart problems.
Scientists at Symrise have reported the potential of benzyl amides
as potential bitter-masking compounds for food and drink, research
that may lead to cheaper alternatives for food scientists and
formulators.