Fats and oil supplier, AAK UK, has flagged up its commitment to supply sustainable palm stearin from 2012/2013, as it reveals that its full range of bakery fats now contain RSPO certified sustainable palm oil.
Rising health concerns, all-natural credentials and growing regulatory approval are all driving stevia’s rapid market growth, finds a new report from Zenith International, which forecasts worldwide sales will more than triple in volume by 2014.
An inability by the European Parliament and Council to reach an agreement on the novel foods update due to disagreement over cloned animals and their offspring would send the message that no-one really cares about innovation, says consultant.
A new active packaging system containing essential oils has been found to significantly extend the shelf life and preserve the quality of one variety of peach, according to research.
The German cartel office’s fine of €38m imposed on Kraft Foods, Unilever and Dr Oetker for illegal disclosure of ‘competition relevant information’ may act as a deterrent to other brand owners and help end such practices, claims an antitrust expert.
Ulrick and Short has strengthened its Synergie range of ingredients with two new starches to help the bakery industry improve the quality of batters – and therefore of finished products.
The detection of radiation in food in Japan following the devastating earthquake is more serious than initially feared, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) today.
In this special edition, we provide another chance to read the five most popular articles on the acquisition of Danisco by DuPont – a $6.3bn that has elicited great debate about consolidation in ingredients and which other firms could be hot property...
Protein isolate produced from food industry by-products may have potential as an emulsifying agent in the food and beverage industry, according to new research.
Q: What do the car industry and reduced calorie beverages have in common? A: Tribology, or the science of interactive surfaces in relative motion, according to Cargill, which is using it to determine the textural characteristics to be rebuilt in reduced...
A leading businessman, tipped to become Parmalat’s interim CEO, has advocated an aggressive expansion strategy but a Nomura analyst cast doubt on the M&A prospects of the Italian dairy firm.
Funding to the tune of $2.5m from a Canadian government scheme indicates the commercialisation potential of acrylamide-preventing yeast technology and will also serve to broaden its scope, claims its developer.
Finnish firm Raisio believes that collaborative procurement could be key to enabling medium sized, regional players to compete on a more equal footing with the multinationals.
FrieslandCampina has announced details of a 12 month study into the health and nutrition of children in key regions of Southeast Asia, which it claims will deliver scientifically robust data for improved product formulation for local communities.
Compass Foods is launching a new sucrose monoester emulsifier as a natural way to stabilise flavour oils, natural colours and nutraceutical ingredients in clear beverages.
Processing fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and other foodstuffs in a modified atmosphere could significantly improve quality and shelf-life, judging by preliminary research at UK food research group, Campden BRI.
Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH), a leading UK health group which campaigns for reduced levels of salt in processed foods has welcomed the targets announced in the Public Health Responsibility Deal for food, published by health secretary Andrew...
UK food and drink exports surpassed £10.83 billion in 2010, up 11 per cent on the previous year, according to new figures that belie opportunities for manufacturers to look to new markets – and the importance of the sector to the overall economy.
A producer of honey with added bee venom has described the Food Standards Agency (FSA’s) rejection of UK - and by extension EU - licensing for his product under the novel foods regulation as “hard to rationalise”.
ADM Cocoa is launching a new chocolate ingredient in dispersible powder form, highlighting a pressing market need to overcome technical challenges of using melted chocolate in dairy products, beverages and confectionery.
The UK’s Food Standards agency has reiterated its guidance to feed babies only breast milk or formula up to around six months of age, as there is evidence that there may be an increased risk of coeliac disease if gluten-containing foods are introduced...
A poor diet during pregnancy may negatively affect the long term health of offspring by altering genetic factors linked to diabetes, according to new research in rats.
There is an urgent need for international guidelines that allow food manufacturers to provide food allergy sufferers with better information, according to research organisation TNO.
Ingredients giant Agrana is investing €56m in a new wheat starch plant that will enable the company to enter the wheat gluten market for the first time
When it comes to innovation, the idea of “partner or perish” has to become the new mantra for the food industry, according to a review published by Nestlé scientists.
New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) says UK food firms now recognise that tropical oils are the only viable alternative to less healthy fats, as it announces plans to build a new £9m processing plant dedicated to bakery and foodservice products.
A lack of scientific evidence means no clear verdict can yet be reached on the health risks posed by nanomaterials - but the carcinogenic potential of some nanoparticles should be “taken seriously”, cautioned German authorities.
A host of industry-led projects are currently underway to discover bisphenol A (BPA) alternatives for metal packaging – but a viable option is unlikely to reach the market for several years, said a leading US trade body in an exclusive interview with...
Industry and consumer groups believe enough is being done to protect children in Europe from being influenced by cartoon characters to make unhealthy food choices.
A major stakeholder in the European Union Platform on Diet, Physical Activity and Health that has established 297 individual commitments to improve the health of Europeans in the six years of its existence, has highlighted its effectiveness.
Rising commodity costs are the main reason behind Solae’s decision to lift its global soy prices by between six to 10 per cent from April 1, 2011, according Reinhart Schmitt, vice president, Solae Europe.
The rise of private label fruit juice is having a big impact on the juice industry, sparking a wave of consolidation. A mooted merger between Agrana Juice Holding and Ybbstaler Fruit Austria in Europe is the latest example.
The CIAA has published a new guide for manufacturers, to help them understand issues surrounding the use and labelling of flavourings in light of the 2008 regulation.
Chilean flavour and fragrance producer Cramer Productos Aromáticos is breaking into the European market, targeting mainly mid-sized food and beverage producers with its range of natural flavours and speciality South American flavours.
Ten years after the first European Commission reports were handed in, with little in the way of demonstrable obesity-reduction results, the European Union Platform on Diet, Physical Activity and Health is taking “a flexible approach” over coming years...
Symrise exceeded its sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 thanks to the global economic recovery, strong boost in demand and a solid positioning in emerging markets.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that caramel colours are not carcinogenic or genotoxic, and there is no evidence that they have adverse effects on human reproduction and child development.
In the interests of spurring sector innovation, EU biscuit, chocolate and cake manufacturer representative body Caobisco said it is aiming to get authorisations ‘in the future’ for the use of natural sweetener stevia in 'fine bakery' products,...
Today is Pancake Day. It is also International Women’s Day. An important date, then, not just for food lovers in countries where Mardi Gras is a big deal, but a day to consider the role – and the potential – of women involved in food provision all over...
A UK report has found most Brits gain adequate levels of iron, but warned that the elderly, small children, girls, some women and the poor may be susceptible to deficiencies and should consider iron supplementation among other measures.
Sugar receptors previously thought to exist only in the gut have been identified on sweet taste cells on the tongues of mice, possibly explaining why salt enhances sweetness intensity, according to new research.
With food manufacturers busy reformulating or developing products to cut ‘nasties’ such as salt and sugar, Leatherhead Food Research has warned that associated food safety issues should not be an afterthought.
80 per cent of consumers are unable to identify the types and proportions of foods needed for a healthy balanced diet, according to a new survey, Food and You conducted by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
