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.
Sugar replacement , calorie reduction and glycemic benefits were
amongst the functions most cited by respondents to a Danisco survey
on the use of its Litesse polydextrose and Laccitol sweetener.
Cargill has reported its sixth year of sales growth during the
first nine months, announcing close to a 50 percent increase in net
earnings for its third quarter.
Consumption of potatoes - both fresh and dehydrated - is on the
rise in the UK according to Mintel, a parallel trend attributed to
increased awareness of food miles and desire for convenience.
Acid modified tapioca starch may offer significant advantages as an
encapsulation material, producing better results than native
starch, says new research.
Encapsulation of peppermint essential oil as a model flavour in a
variety of modified starches is helping scientists fill in
knowledge gaps that could further enhance encapsulation of flavours
and aromas.
Two different definitions of the term 'fibre' are currently up for
comment by the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special
Dietary Uses, and may have an impact on nutrition claims for
certain ingredients in food...
Consumer watchdog Which? has hit out at confusing labelling of
sugar content in foods, placing the onus on manufacturers to put
full nutritional information on packs after a survey found high
levels in savoury foods that were not...
The US snack industry has announced its backing of new voluntary
snack food guidelines promoted by some of the nation's major food
companies, and designed to improve the nutritional quality of
products sold in schools.
The nation's largest organic food retailer has launched a new trade
program designed to source socially responsible products from
developing countries, a move that highlights the growing importance
of ethical goods in the US...
All-round innovation remains key to keeping the US snack market vibrant, according to an annual snack industry report, which identifies a number of growth opportunities at a time when consumers are striving to snack less.
Converting food and beverage product labels from US to EC
format requires an in-depth understanding of European labeling
legislation, which is more complex than it often appears to be,
regulatory experts at consultancy firm Leatherhead...
Childhood obesity is being comprehensively tackled by all sectors
of society, including media, advertising and food companies, but
the US government remains lacking in its response, according to the
Association of National Advertisers...
A sweetener industry body claims the current US sugar policy is
harming the nation's food and beverage industry by driving prices
up and sending production oversees.
The US snack industry's annual conference will open its doors
tomorrow in Florida, bringing together players from every level of
the industry for three days of seminars, educational sessions and
business meetings.
Sugar production in Florida increased during the last crop year,
reaching "more normal" production levels after significant
losses during the string of hurricanes in recent years.
Drinks giant Coca-Cola is feeling the squeeze of higher corn
prices, but the impact on its soda formulations - largely sweetened
with high fructose corn syrup in the US - remains unclear.
Ethnic flavors are expected to expand this year, together with an
increased consumer demand for bigger, bolder tastes, according to a
new flavors and ingredients report.
Mergers and acquisitions in the food industry in 2006 took a turn
up compared to the year before, with almost one third of all
activity occurring in the food processing sector, according to a
new guide by the The Food Institute.
A bill designed to set nutritional standards for foods sold in
schools was last week re-introduced, after gathering strong support
from scientific and education communities.
Women following the Atkins diet, the once bright star in the galaxy
of diets, lost more weight than women following other diets, with
no concerns expressed over cardiovascular risk factors.
A new non-GM plant breeding technology is expected in the next two
years to result in the launch of 'environmentally friendly'
trait-enhanced crops, such as canola, sorghum and rice.
Trehalose, a sugar found naturally in mushrooms, honey, lobster and
shrimp, improves the aroma and quality of dried fruit ingredients,
suggests a new study.
The retail sector is to show how it plans to direct consumers
towards healthier lifestyles within the context of the EU Platform
for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health.
More than 600 school nutrition professionals will next week call on
Congress to adopt national food and beverage standards for
'competitive foods' sold in schools.
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