ADM's purchase of French firm Lesaffre's 50 per cent interest in
International Malting Company (IMC) strengthens the ingredient
giant's position in the global malt business.
While the importance of fiber in the diet is well recognized, what
is still not fully appreciated is the scale of opportunity for food
manufacturers to address diet related public health issues through
the use of resistant starch,...
Environment Canada has approved the import and manufacture of a
genetically modified yeast variety that is designed to reduce the
levels of the carcinogen ethyl carbamate, a compound that can
naturally occur in fermented foods and...
Increased understanding of pectins, a major component of plant cell
walls, is opening the door to novel applications, as well driving
research into new sources, says a new review.
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce
commercially viable wholegrain products is that they do not follow
a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a
contract R&D firm, which has identified...
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce
commercially viable whole grain products is that they do not follow
a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a
contract R&D firm, which has identified...
Tate & Lyle has formed a joint enterprise to build and operate
a sugar plant in Israel, a move that will partially replace
traditional sugar imports from the European Union.
Women are more likely than men to try different diet plans in an
effort to lose weight, and they also make greater efforts to limit
sugar, carbohydrate and fat intake, according to a new study.
Banana firm Chiquita has announced a number of organizational
changes and new appointments in the latest move designed to
strengthen its flagging business, hit in the past year by new EU
banana import rules.
Microencapsulation of oil ingredients, like omega-3, with sugar
beet pectin could provide an alternative to more traditional
encapsulating agents like milk proteins and gum Arabic, says a
German scientist.
The UKs dietary needs are not being met as a result of the change
in our trading patterns since joining the EU, according to new
research from the University of Surrey.
Decontamination techniques developed by government scientists for
the meat sector has helped to dramatically lower the incidence of
foodborne diseases, says the country's agriculture department.
Horizon Milling, a subsidiary of US agri giant Cargill, has
strengthened its position in the Canadian bakery ingredients market
through the recent completion of an agreement to purchase the
grain-based foodservice and industrial businesses...
A new fat replacer from stabilizer firm Gum Technology Corporation
claims to offer texture and moisture binding benefits to
manufacturers of low- or no-fat products.
Tate & Lyle's membership of a forum on industrial fermentation
comes after the ingredients giant formed a partnership to speed up
the commercialisation of fermented products.
European ingredients firm Puratos is the latest company to tap into
the trend towards product traceability with a new range of
origin-specific chocolates hailing from prime cocoa growing areas.
A new line of fresh herb-infused oils has been introduced into the
North American market, designed to add flavor and functionality to
a number of processed foods, including dressings, snacks and meat
products.
By adding a novel genetically engineered bacterial strain to dairy,
the fermentation process is limited to converting lactose to
glucose, a technique that could remove the need to add sweeteners
to dairy products.
In the wake of the e coli outbreak due to contaminated spinach,
suppliers are rushing in toprovide processors with the tools they
might need to improve the safety of their packaged products.
A new sensory database for almonds claims to provide food
formulators with a tool to understand the range and importance of
all aspects of the nut's sensory characteristics.
Frutarom is acquiring Acatris Health for €10.5m cash in the latest
step in its rapid expansion programme - a move expected to bolster
its R&D and human resources, and create new cross-selling
opportunities.
Belgium-based Puratos has published research into the use of
dextrans in sourdoughs, producing an "innovative functional
ingredient for the bakery industry."
Restricting vending machine use or availability in schools is
crucial in the nation's efforts to drive down soda-related obesity,
according to a study published this month in the Journal of the
American Dietetic Association.
The UK's Soil Association has slammed the government for its
'complacent' claim that pesticides found in school fruit and
vegetables are 'broadly similar' to those found in supermarkets.
International Flavors & Fragrances has completed an internal
program designed for sodium reduction, which provides the firm with
a base of reference for its range of flavor systems for reduced
salt applications.
If the Chinese government gives in to mounting international
pressure to revalue its currency, it could spell the end of cheap
exports, a move that many anticipate would have a knock-on effect
on raw materials costs for the food industry....
Fruit supplier Chiquita is embarking on a number of debt-reducing
initiatives, including the sale of its shipping fleet, as the firm
struggles to find its feet after new EU banana import rules hacked
at its profits.
Over the last month, regulators, doctors and scientists have formed
communications networks toget a better fix on the problems
affecting food safety across the bloc.
US government scientists have launched a new online database that
allows for the exploration of the soybean's genetic makeup, which
makes it possible to compare current soybean genetic maps.
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevented
age-related bone loss in mice, says a new study that could offer a
dietary therapy for protecting against the ever-growing threat of
osteoporosis.
There is a huge gap in the food industry's understanding of how
nutrition information on label actually influences buying behaviour
in the supermarket, according to a EUFIC study.