Oilseed processor Bunge has appointed new leaders to a number of
its business units as part of a general reorganization strategy
designed to support the company's growth plans.
Most consumers have a general understanding of the term 'whole
grain', but they remain vague on the health benefits of these foods
and on ways to identify them in stores, according to a study
published this month.
A new wine flour manufactured from grape skins claims to allow
manufacturers of baked goods, pasta and snacks to naturally fortify
their products with healthy fatty acids and fiber.
Carbery presented new developments in whey protein ingredients at
HIE in Frankfurt last week as it recognises they are increasingly
desirable for mainstream healthy products, not just the sports
nutrition and infant formula markets.
Frutarom has released another strong set of financial results for
3Q, gathering greater clout in the natural ingredients sector
through strategic acquisitions, launches and licenses.
Researchers in the US have found a way to genetically engineer
cottonseed to remove toxins, making it a potential source of
protein for undernourished populations.
Europe's food safety authority has issued draft guidance for the
renewal of authorisations of existing genetically modified products
lawfully placed on the market.
A new sweetener supplier in the US claims to allow food and
beverage firms to access ingredient supplies from low-cost
manufacturing countries while maintaining Western standards of
quality and service.
The Food and Drug Administration has introduced two consumer tools
designed to help people understand nutrition facts panels so that
they are able to better control their food choices.
Until consumers lose the attitude that they deserve and have a
right to goods from all over the world, our food systems and the
environment are at peril.
Ingredients giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced a
global growth strategy designed to boost its position in
agricultural processing, including expansion in its cocoa
processing business.
The growing number of people suffering from allergies is due to
changes in European diets over the past 30 years, says a new review
from the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network
(GA2LEN).
A new fragile-food sorting system can remove up to 100 per cent of
foreign material while losing less than 0.5 per cent yield, its
manufacturer claims.
Peanut protein concentrate (PPC) could provide the food industry
with a cost-effective and alternative emulsifying ingredient,
suggests a study by US scientists.
A daily supplement of hydrolysed whey protein successfully lowered
blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new study that backs
up results from animals.
The US market for pickles, olives and relishes is struggling to
maintain momentum, but there remains a window of opportunity for
manufacturers to promote their products as nutritious and fun,
according to a new report.
Market development consultancy Food from Britain (FFB) are urging
exporters to take advantage of large British expatriates overseas,
as the first step in establishing themselves in foreign markets.
Processors have had limited success in reducing the migration of
benzophenone from packaging to foods, with 17 per cent of samples
testing positive for the printing chemical, according to a UK
study.
Sugar processors in the EU are facing further uncertainty over
their futures following the announcement of EU fines for failing to
reduce stockpiling in the declining sector.
LycoRed is bolstering its UK premix capabilities with a new lipid
formulation facility at its plant in Kent that will extend its
scope from powder blends for cereals to infant formula and other
oil based products.
Soaring global organic food and drink sales are driving demand, but
undersupply of organic ingredients is undermining the long-term
stability of the sector, says a new report from Organic Monitor.
The government's new WIC nutritional guidelines should allow for a
broader range of whole grain foods than currently proposed,
according to the AACC International Whole Grains Task Force.
About one box of eggs out of every 30 imported into the UK tests
positive for salmonella,according to figures released yesterday by
the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
PB Gelatins, the gelatin activity of Tessenderlo Group, is setting
up a joint venture to be known as PB Gelatins (Pingyang), near
Wenzhou in south-eastern China.
Increased bloods levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc
acid (DHA) could slash the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's
disease, suggests a new study from the US.
The US food and advertising industries yesterday announced new
guidelines that would tighten the promotion of junk food to
children, but the move has already been criticized as being
inadequate.
Ingredients firm MGP has seen first quarter sales increases on the
back of a good performance from its distillery products, but the
firm's food ingredients segment continued to be unprofitable.
Northern Foods yesterday reported a 1.1 per cent drop in underlying
revenues for the quarter ended 30 September, as the UK-based
company continues to shed underperforming units.
A Californian nutrition council has published guidelines for
Hispanic consumers in an effort to encourage good nutrition amongst
the nation's most unhealthy population.
The UK's minister for public health has reaffirmed the government's
"commitment to work in partnership with industry on key areas
such as advertising, labelling and education".
Bread enriched with lupin kernel flour at the expense of wheat
flour reduced energy intake and increased the feeling of fullness,
says new research from Australia that may have important
implications for weight management.
Cargill has announced the launch of a proprietary ingredient system
to increase fiber content and maintain crispiness, as the company
expands its health-promoting solutions portfolio.