New Jersey-based International Flavors and Fragrances has reported
a strong increase in its third quarter sales driven by its flavors
division, but profits are hit by administration charges.
French supplier Euringus has developed three organic, clean-label
Bourbon Madagascar vanilla extracts that retain the volatile
flavours and vary in strength.
Flavour industry innovators are seeking inspiration from ever more
exotic superfruits like lula and camu camu, in a bid to both
harness their healthy reputation and present new offerings to
counter consumers' organoleptic boredom.
Danisco has today spoken for the first time about the benefits it
expects its new partnership with Firmenich to bring to customers,
and its impact on innovation in the field of taste and texture.
With new legislation covering flavourings is a hot topic for debate
by the European Parliament and Council, a leading consultant set
out some of the main flashpoints of debate and potential challenges
for the industry.
Following the Southampton study that cast safety suspicions over
certain artificial colourings, ingredients firms are redoubling
their development and communication efforts to highlight
alternatives from other sources.
Flavor firm Wild reports seeing a surge in interest for its
diacetyl-free butter flavors, following rekindled concerns in
recent months surrounding the safety of the ingredient.
European Muslims are underserved by Halal food options, says
certification expert from Singapore, while Southeast Asia and the
Middle East are eyed by certified Western companies keen on
exports.
The humble caper, a small addition to the Mediterranean plate, is a
rich source of antioxidants, and exhibits protective benefits even
when consumed in the small concentrations used for flavouring, says
a new study from Italy.
A second Japanese company has set-up operations in The Netherlands'
renowned Food Valley this year, underscoring the region's strategic
importance, both in R&D and in proximity to the high-potential
European market.
Manufacturers of organic goods may no longer use certain nonorganic
color ingredients or the food additive potassium tartrate,
following the publication of a new rule by the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
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.
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.
Mastertaste is aiming to tap two key trends for food formulation
with it new range of Active Botanicals: natural flavours and
perceived health benefits.
Fermenting purple sweet potatoes may lead to better extraction and
stability of the anthocyanin pigments for use as natural food
colourings, Chinese researchers report.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Symrise, a manufacturing company of flavours and fragrances, seeks
to strengthen its farm-to-fork approach in vanilla production and
improve its international standing in the fragrance and flavouring
market through its integration...
A number of flavor and fragrance companies in the US have united
under one umbrella to create Agilex Flavors & Fragrances Group,
which aims to carve its niche as a leading player in the market.
Spice firm McCormick has posted increased sales in its industrial
business for the third quarter, but these were largely driven by
price increases as the company struggled to offset rising costs.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced it will
prioritise its own review of the six colours at the heart of the
recent study linking certain artificial additives with children's
hyperactivity.
Ingredients distributor Fiske is changing its name to Univar Food
Ingredients to draw on the brand recognition of its parent company,
and is taking on industry experts so it can provide more technical,
marketing and product development...
Stabilising beverage emulsions with whey protein isolate may
inhibit the loss of citrus flavour ingredients, suggests new
research from the US and Italy.
Exter Aroma is relaunching its flavour collection under six ranges,
offering a more comprehensive range and positioning as a flexible
market player that can respond to product development requirements
quickly.
Kraft Food Ingredients has introduced a new toasted butter flavor,
which the firm says can be used in a range of applications to
achieve a butter taste without the caloric content.
German malting company Weyermann is posed to tap the trend towards
organic colourings by introducing an organic version of its Sinamar
natural liquid malt colour.
The UK's FSA has issued its harshest judgement on the food
industry's use of artificial colour and preservatives yet,
following the publication of the Southampton study at the beginning
of the month, and is calling for action...
More than a thousand new food products claiming to be additive- and
preservative-free have been launched in the UK this year, according
to Mintel, representing almost a quarter of all launches and nearly
three times as many as any...
Symrise has acquired Unilever's UK non-branded food ingredients
business in a bid to reach further into dry seasonings for the
chilled foods, culinary and snack food sectors.
ABF-owned Ohly has completed the expansion of its yeast-extract
facilities in the US and now claims to be the only company offering
the triumvirate of baker's, brewer's and torula yeast extracts to
the market.
Chr Hansen has announced the sale of its excipients and coating
division in the US, in a move designed to further focus its
business on its core food ingredients activities.
Manufacturers targeting the US Hispanic food and beverage market
should position their products within one of the category's three
major segments, depending on the type of consumer targeted,
according to a report by Packaged...
Cost recovery and the on-going development of a stream-lined,
customer-oriented working method led Kerry's ingredients division
towards a first half 2007, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Frutarom USA has introduced an alcohol-free concentrated vanilla
extract, which the firm claims is ideal for use in Halal goods and
heat-intense applications.
Mastertaste has developed a new line of natural botanical extracts
using a process that allows for specific aromatic factions to be
isolated, then blended into a custom solution for use in beverage
or dairy products.
Symrise is investing in understanding the flavour and nutrition
needs of consumers in Asia with the 'dramatic' expansion of its
regional Sensory and Consumer Science Center in Singapore.
The Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) is calling for
comments and additional information on uses of certain compounds,
including sweeteners and colors, in order to assess their inclusion
in the Codex General Standards for Food...
Flavor technology firm Senomyx is developing a sweetness enhancer
that aims to reduce the levels of sucralose in food and beverage
applications, providing significant cost benefits to manufacturers.
Food and beverage manufacturers will now be able to cut the level
of sodium by up to 50 per cent in some products thanks to new
Flavor Modulation Technology developed by Mastertaste.
The firm yesterday announced that it has expanded its agreement
with Asian food giant Ajinomoto, making it one of the largest novel
ingredients firms worldwide.
The organic food and beverage market has been predicted to surpass
$86bn (€62bn) by 2009, with consumers increasingly turning
'organic' in search of health and safety in their food products.
The European Commission has decided that the food colouring Red 2G
should be banned, following recent reports of the potential
carcinogenic nature of the additive.
Symrise has unveiled a new global brand for its citrus flavours,
Naturally Citrus - the next step in a 'global citrus offensive'
announced earlier this year.
Scientists from the US have explored the interaction between whey
and soy proteins and flavour, a major challenge facing the blooming
meal replacement product sector.