Agri-business giant Cargill has engaged in a joint venture with
Spain's largest olive oil producer, Hojiblanca, to source, trade
and supply customers worldwide with private label and bulk olive
oil.
Aurora Organic Dairy is the subject of class action lawsuits being
filed today, which allege that the firm has violated organic
requirements in some of its dairy farms.
Traditional herbal medicines from India may also offer a novel
source of antioxidants for the food industry for boosting both the
shelf-life and nutritional content of food, according to a new
review.
Russian healthy food producers Wimm-Bill-Dann has increased its
presence by taking over a dairy producer in Georgia, which will
help supply markets in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Manufacturers of cakes and pies should focus on health, gourmet and
unique flavors in order to increase their competitiveness in the US
market, according to a new report by Mintel.
The use of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a functional
ingredient in skim milk can cut body fat mass by three per cent,
says a new study from Spain.
Tea, seemingly always in the headlines for its potential health
benefits, could also offer an interesting source of food
preservatives, Chinese researchers report.
Scientists have found that the evolutionary distance of animal
proteins to human proteins determines how likely they are to
trigger a food allergy - research that could help with the
development of free-from foods and allergy therapies.
Frutarom today announced it had agreed to
acquire German-based Gewurzmuller Group for $67m (€47m), a
move to further expand the company's presence in the
global market for flavours and functional ingredients.
Food giant ConAgra has been accused of being "reckless"
and was on Friday slapped with a lawsuit following its nationwide
recall of salmonella-contaminated pot pie products.
About 2.2 per cent of foods sampled in the EU had levels of
carcenogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) above the legal
limits, with cocoa butter and food supplements topping the list.
Suedzucker has adjusted its profit and revenue expectations for
full year 2007/8 following EU moves to make sugar reform more
attractive to growers, indicating that the industry efforts to
lessen the blow for the industry could be...
Fresh from its acquisition of Danisco's flavours unit, Firmenich
has uncovered details on its partnership with the ingredients firm
to research taste and texture interactions.
Germany-based retailer Metro has taken Kellogg's products off
its shelves after the cereal company attempted to pass on
higher commodity costs through price hikes.
The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo -
used on the packaging of member products - in order to better
convey the link between grains and vitality.
Cognis has developed a new whipping agent under its Lamequick brand
using vegetable oils that are free from lauric acid, thus avoiding
the soapy taste that can result from interactions with herbs and
spices.
Mastertaste is aiming to tap two key trends for food formulation
with it new range of Active Botanicals: natural flavours and
perceived health benefits.
Asian Palm Oil Company is planning a flotation on Aim this month,
according to reports, in a bid to cash in on the increasing
international demand for the edible oil.
Palsgaard, CP Kelco and Danisco have said they are researching
ingredients' potential to reduce reliance on commodities in food
products, but are manufacturers really prepared to reformulate to
help control costs?
Consumer awareness of 'bad' fats is at an all-time high, but people
are still lacking key information to better understand what they
eat, according to a new survey by the American Heart Association
(AHA).
Sipal Partners has developed an organic fructose syrup with
exceptionally high fructose content, providing a sweetener low in
calories and with a low glycemic index for a growing market sector
in Europe.
Anheuser Busch yesterday denied claims by environmental
organisation Greenpeace that batches of its beer, including the
flagship brand Budweiser, contain genetically modified (GM)
materials.
Fermenting purple sweet potatoes may lead to better extraction and
stability of the anthocyanin pigments for use as natural food
colourings, Chinese researchers report.
DSM Food Specialities has developed a new mould and yeast inhibitor
for meat products, said to ensure an even coating of natamycin on
products like sausages and give stronger protection against health
risks.
Icelandic food group Bakkavor has acquired UK flavourings firm
Welcome Food Ingredients for an unspecified sum - an unusual move
for a company that describes itself as a leading fresh prepared
foods and produce provider.
Higher intakes of Vitamin C and linoleic acid are associated with
better skin-ageing appearance, according to a recent study
published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Chr Hansen is expanding its flavour production centre in Denmark to
enhance its product range, efficiency and service to customers and
strengthen its position in the dairy flavourings market in Europe.
DSM has become the latest citric acid producer to announce a price
increase, at a time when industry fears a shortage of Western-made
material unless costs can be passed on.
Scientists in Finland suggest that carbohydrates released into
process waters of softwood mills could offer the food industry with
a novel source of mannans to rival guar gum and friends.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission is to create guidelines for
assessing the risk of imported food made with non-approved
genetically modified plant material, which would help relax trade
barriers.
A manufacturer of pectin-derived hydrocolloids claims that its
ingredients could be used as a more cost effective means of
preserving functionality in yoghurts.
Wild Flavors will next week expand into new facilities opposite its
current location, a move that reflects the flavor manufacturer's
fast pace of growth.
Tate & Lyle has opened a new research and development centre in
Shanghai, China to help manufacturers develop food products that
are targeted to the preferences of Asian consumers.
DSM has developed a new enzyme for citrus fruit processing, which
retains a cloudy appearance in juice drinks and makes them more
visually appealing to consumers.
The development of a new RFID software system offers the fresh food
industry an unprecedented level of monitoring and traceability, to
ensure safety is retained from the farm to the fork, its
manufacturer claims.
Phytosterols incorporated into low-fat fermented milk was effective
in lowering LDL cholesterol levels in people with slightly elevated
cholesterol, French researchers have reported.
Hairy roots, structures formed by a common soil bacterium after it
infects a plant, could be tailored to become natural factories to
produce food flavourings, researchers have reported.
Soup sales in the US have slowed over the past year, prompting
Mintel to suggest that manufacturers and marketers need to rethink
their level of innovation and their market strategies if they want
to grow sales over the next five...
Novozymes, a world leader in bio-innovation, has significantly
increased its presence in the Indian market by completing this week
the acquisition of the enzyme activities of Bangalore-based Biocon
Limited.
Pickles, chutneys and relish should develop a healthier image by
using low calorie content and switching to fresh ingredients to
reverse their increasing unpopularity, according to market research
firm Mintel.
A sustainable harvest of nutrient-rich, pest- and
drought-resistant, high-yield rice could be within reach thanks to
recent genetic advances, Chinese researchers have reported.
A recent warning letter sent by FDA has again brought the 'natural'
sweetener stevia into the spotlight, prompting the regulatory
agency to say it soon expects to be petitioned to approve the
ingredient for use in foods...
As the yellow fats market competes against products for consumers
aspiring to healthier lifestyles, Mintel has highlighted how
manufacturers of these goods should play up their taste attributes.
