Prices for hydrocolloids in the US are expected to continue rising
in 2008, while more progress is being made to meet growing demand
for organic products, according to market analyst IMR
International.
Naturex has acquired US-based natural flavour ingredients firm
Chart Corporation, reaffirming the French company's strong position
in the global plant extracts market.
A new 'all natural' sweetener blend for baked goods claims to be
able to replace sugar on a one to one basis without compromising
the sweetness or structure of a product.
An agreement has been reached between Raisio and Unilever to grant
non-exclusive global rights to a number of plant sterol and stanol
patents - a move which will allow both companies to develop their
business and applications and...
In our second round-ups of new ingredients that have become
available this year, we highlight launches of
carbohydrates and fibres, cultures, enzymes, and fats and oils.
The Danish manufacturer of processing equipment Upfront
Chromatography is commercialising its technology for the production
of vegetable proteins on the back of a successful launch with
Solanic.
Freshness dates, nutrition facts panels and ingredients lists are
priorities for most consumers when reading product labels,
according to a new report.
The majority of consumers do not think that nanotechnology should
be used in food applications, according to a survey from German
risk assessor BfR, and they are more likely to trust information
from consumer groups than politicians...
Lactose intolerant Brits may be missing the high calcium health benefits of dairy goods due to the misapprehension that they cannot eat cheese, according to a new survey conducted by the British Cheese Board (BCB).
Friesland Foods and Campina revealed today that exploratory talks
are underway to merge into a global dairy giant - and
Campina CEO Justin Sanders is standing down "to give the
talks more chance for success".
The moss Physcomitrella's ability to survive dehydration and then
regrow when watered could be applied to crops in drought-stricken
areas without the addition of new genes, according to scientists
who have sequenced its genome.
'Kosher' was the most frequently used claim on new products
launched in the US during 2007, while 'All Natural' and 'No
Additives or Preservatives' were amongst the other most popular
claims used on new...
In an exclusive interview, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen,
winner of this year's Danisco Award, shared his thoughts with
Stephen Daniells on the rise of nanotechnology and gave insight on
this fascinating new area of the food...
Chr Hansen has signed a conditional agreement to buy Swedish Arla
Foods' subsidiary Medipharm, a deal which will strengthen the
Danish firm's probiotic activities.
'Antioxidants' crop up every where, from beverage cans to cereal
packets. But industry must wake up to over use of the antioxidant
tag before the term loses meaning for consumers.
Danisco has said it is reviewing the strategic direction and
priorities of its core ingredients business, as a result of its
decision to de-merge its sugar and ingredients operations.
Significant lessons have been learned from recent food scares like
foot and mouth this year, but more works needs to be done on
communication, says the British Frozen Foods Federation (BFFF).
Kerry is launching a new functional system called Sherex Enlite to
improve creaminess, stability and shelf life of ice-cream - and
which has proved particularly effective in low-fat ice creams.
Freeze-dried extracts from hibiscus stabilised by trehalose or
maltodextrin can provide colourants for a range of food
applications with superior stability, report researchers from
Thailand.
PureCircle has forged an exclusive supply agreement with an
undisclosed Korean company to supply its commodity Sweta sweetener
on an exclusive basis - a deal it expects to deliver good growth
prospects for its stevia-based portfolio.
Two scientific papers which have raised question marks over the
safety of fortifying flour with folic acid to prevent neural tube
defects in pregnancies provide no concern, UK doctors have said.
Flavor firm Wild says it has developed new ways to help US
manufacturers boost the fruit and vegetable content of their
products, while keeping these tasty and fun to eat.
The latest report from the UK's Pesticide Residues Committee (PRC)
has raised fresh concerns about residues being found in apples sold
at retail, and in fruit supplied to schools under the School Fruit
and Vegetable Scheme.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has put together a
working group to provide the European Commission and EU member
states with scientific advice on the effects of food additives on
behaviour by the end of February.
LycoRed is launching a range of flavour enhancers for confectionery
using a new encapsulation technology to allow slow release of the
flavours, thus prolonging enjoyment of products.
Beverage innovator Wild has come up with a new concept for clear
fruit-juice drinks called Refresher, to help manufacturers tap
demand for near water, spritzer and water-plus products.
Raisio has signed an agreement to see its branded cholesterol
lowering ingredient enter the Ecuadorian market in yoghurt - a move
it says will take advantage of great market potential.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will discuss tomorrow whether to
maintain a voluntary approach for food manufacturers in limiting
harmful trans fatty acids or whether to introduce mandatory
restrictions.
Carbonated soft drinks topped the list of all packaged goods
purchased in the US this year, according to research on consumer
trends by The Nielsen Company, while strong sales for ready-to-eat
cereals stress a preference for convenience.
A lawsuit regarding claims of false advertising for the artificial
sweetener Splenda is set to go ahead as planned, after a federal
court rejected a request for summary judgment.
As Christmas draws closer, spare a thought for… the environment.
Researchers from the UK have calculated that the carbon footprint
of all the Christmas dinners eaten in the UK this year will be the
same as driving around the world...
US consumers drank 990m litres of energy drinks during 2006, a 47
per cent increase over the previous year, making the
country the largest global market for the product, says a
report by Zenith International.
In a drive to spread the message on the benefits of prebiotics and
probiotics for digestive health and immunity, Danisco USA held a
symposium on the science behind these ingredients.
Novel water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could offer significant
potential to encapsulate magnesium, and reduce the problems
associated with fortifying with this mineral, says new research
from France.
AarhusKarlsmann (AKK) will face a difficult start to 2008 with
two months of delayed deliveries of it specialty fats after this
week's fire, though no raw materials were destroyed.
The Department for Agriculture (USDA) this week announced an
interim rule to revise the contents of food packages provided to
low-income women and children to include fruit, vegetables and
whole grains.
Agrana Fruit has opened an innovation and product development
center in the United States in a bid to keep up with frequent
changes in North American consumer preferences.
A probiotic concept for whey drinks from Chr Hansen will help meet
consumer demand for healthy foods and is also claimed by the firm
to be the first of a kind aimed at drinkable whey shots.
Consumer tastes are polarised along two trends: exotic flavours,
and retro flavours that conjure up memories of the good old days,
according to a new report from Datamonitor.
Solanic has announced the official opening of its new factory for
the production of protein fractions from potatoes, and start
of commercial supply to the food industry.
