DuPont has said it is on track to launch a new herbicide tolerant
biotech corn variety, which will come into direct competition with
Monsanto's popular Roundup Ready trait.
Almost half of consumers with food allergies have "serious
problems" using food labels to help them avoid certain foods,
says a new study by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
BASF is standing by the safety of its Amflora genetically optimised
starch potato as the EU Council of Ministers postpones its decision
on commercial optimisation, and urges swifter adoption of new
technologies for the bloc.
Monsanto is to make its largest investment to date in its corn
production facilities, a move following continued strong demand for
its branded corn seed products around the world.
Food firms and industry associations are stepping up a campaign to
reform the US sugar policy, urging Congress to reject proposals
that would increase the cost of sugar price supports.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling on organic food
producers to comment on the proposed list of ingredients permitted
for use in organic products, before the publication of a final
rule.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a
rulemaking that would place limits on the types of advertisements
seen by children if the industry does not adequately respond with
voluntary measures to growing concerns...
A number of major food firms in the US have been called upon to
follow the lead of the Kellogg Company, by restricting food
marketing to children and improving the nutritional profile of
their kid-oriented products.
A technology that has been shown to modify genes in human cells has
been successfully applied to maize and canola crops, according to
biotech firm Dow AgroSciences.
Food industry R&D executives will be meeting in Chicago next
month to examine the impact of increased biofuel demand on their
business, in an effort to anticipate challenges resulting from a
fundamental shift in supply chain dynamics.
The Kellogg Company today announced it will adopt nutrition
standards for the products it markets to children, pledging to
reformulate those products that fall short of the criteria, or to
cease marketing them altogether.
DuPont is to open a new corn and soybean seed research facility in
Brazil, a move that comes as part of its reinvestment plan designed
to increase focus on plant genetics and biotechnology.
Tate & Lyle has revealed the first product in its new line of
Promitor branded fibres - a prebiotic resistant starch said to have
superior process stability, resulting in greater cost-efficiency.
Growing concerns about obesity and type-2 diabetes are driving
low-sugar, sugar-free or sugar substituted products, says a new
survey from the NPD Group.
Tate & Lyle has announced the introduction of a new line of
branded fibre ingredients called Promitor, which can be used in a
broad range of food products to help consumers meet fibre intake
targets.
The search for low glycaemic and slowly digestible starch
continues, with scientists from Purdue University reporting a new
starch that may lead to smaller spikes in blood sugar and perhaps
ease hunger pangs.
The European Commission yesterday adopted a white paper setting out
a European strategy on nutrition, overweight and obesity, including
plans to review progress in three years.
US sugarbeet production will decrease, while sugar cane production
is forecast to increase during fiscal year 2008 compared to 2007,
according to statistics released by the USDA
A new review of what influences children's food choices will help
food companies develop and market appealing products - and aid
bodies that regulate marketing practices, says publisher CCFRA.
French sugar giant Tereos is entering into agreements with La
Societe des Sucreries du Marquenterre to counter the effects of
sugar reform on its operations, including taking over the latter's
sugar plant in Marconelle.
National Starch Innovation is underscoring its commitment to
sustainability with the launch of a new stewardship policy called
Kernel to Kitchen, which aims to take responsibility for its
products throughout the supply chain.
Cocoa husks, a waste product from the chocolate industry, could
offer a valuable source of dietary fibre for the low-calorie food
segment, Spanish researchers report.
Tate & Lyle has reported a strong full year 2007, the third
consecutive year of sales growth and a key one for repositioning
towards value added ingredients. But despite this, EU sugar reform
continues to prove a drag.
Agrana has reported its first set of annual results in which its
fruit segment outstripped sugar and starch as a source of revenue,
following a refocus in the wake of EU sugar reform.
UK ingredients manufacturer British Sugar has developed a new
liquid sugar product, suitable for both bakers and confectioners
and designed to re-introduce traditional golden syrup to a modern,
more health-conscious, market.
The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) has stepped up its campaign
to reform the US sugar regime, demanding that Congress modernize
the sugar program as it draws up the 2007 Farm Bill.
The US food industry has urged Congress to conduct a study that
evaluates the full impact of the Administration's proposal to
expand biofuel use, in an effort to avoid any unintended
consequences for food production.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to add a
number of ingredients to the list of substances permitted for use
in organic food products, in a move designed to prevent disruption
to business when new regulations come...
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) plans to expand its wheat gluten capacity in
the US, as demand for the product increases following the recent
move away from imported ingredients due to contamination scares.
Farmers in the UK have condemned the newly amended EU sugar
restructuring scheme saying it will benefit processors rather than
growers struggling to compete at the lower end of the supply chain.
Tate & Lyle is in advanced talks with Syral SAS regarding
the sale of certain food and industrial ingredients facilities in
the UK, Belgium, France, Italy and Spain.
The European Commission has proposed new incentives to encourage
sugar producers who will be uncompetitive at new lower prices under
the recent restructuring spur to leave the sector.
The nation's organic market has grown beyond industry expectations
to represent almost 3 percent of all retail food and beverage
sales, according to preliminary results from an annual survey.
The new health claims regulation has rekindled interest in
exploring the benefits of wholegrains, said consultant Prof David
Richardson, but there is a need for action in Europe to ensure
grains do not miss out in the implementation...
The majority of foods marketed for children that highlight their
healthy nutrient content were found to be high in saturated fat,
salt and sugar, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
nutritionist.
The image of grains needs a fundamental makeover in order to
encourage consumption globally, according to the R&D director
of pasta firm Barilla, who said the enduring perception of grains
as 'empty' energy is the major...
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported a modest third quarter
increase in income, with a strong performance from its corn
processing segment boosting flagging profits in other divisions.
French supplier Euringus is introducing a new organic pea fibre to
its ingredient range, which it expects will help food makers meet
demand for fibre-enriched products in Europe in the light of
consumer campaigns.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International is
set to meet this week in Europe, where experts from the
international cereals and grains industry will discuss latest
developments in grain-based science and technology.
Agricultural and food ingredient firm Bunge has reported a slump in
net income for its first quarter of almost 80 percent, primarily
due to unrealized mark-to-market losses.
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club
crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according
to market researcher Mintel.
The nation's organic industry has called for federal agencies to
boost spending on crop research and market development in an effort
to help farmers keep up with burgeoning demand.
International regulations on genetically modified foods and the
trade barriers resulting from these will again be in the spot light
next week, as the 35th meeting of the Codex Committee on
Food Labeling kicks off in Ottawa, Canada.
Food and beverage manufacturers are set to have to disclose
information on their marketing techniques and expenditures used to
promote products to children, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
has said.
Associated British Foods (ABF) has posted a 7 per cent rise in
profits, which includes a 3 per cent increase from the ingredients
division achieved despite adverse currency translation and losses
relating to the sale of the US food...
British ingredient giant Tate & Lyle yesterday completed the
sale of its Canadian sugar refining business, as the firm makes
another step away from the commodity end of the market.
Royal Cosun has received long-awaited approval for its planned
acquisition of CSM Suiker, news that is welcomed not only by the
companies but also by sugar-beet growers.
Researchers have said that there is not enough evidence to conclude
that a high-sugar diet necessarily results in lower nutrient
intake, after reviewing of scientific literature examining the
possibility of a connection.
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