Food safety authorities in the UK and Ireland have issued guidance
to industry on the use of suspect food colour Red 2G (E128),
strongly urging reformulation in the light of EFSA's damning
opinion on safety.
EFSA has issued a damning opinion on the safety of food colour Red
2G (E128), the first under its reassessment programme and a strong
indication of a sea-change in the use of additives in processed
foods.
Danisco yesterday announced that the much-anticipated sale of its
flavours division to Firmenich has been completed, but the firm
said it has entered into a partnership with the buyer, which allows
it to continue supplying certain...
Scientists from Nestlé Research Center have identified the
molecular basis behind why artificial sweeteners taste sweet at low
levels and metallic at higher levels.
Fungal species of Rhizopus could offer a valuable alternative
source for lactic acid production, with significant advantages over
bacterial production, says a new review from Australia.
The use of pitaya as a source of red colours for foods is in its
infancy, but the potential of these fruits to offer alternatives to
re beet is growing, say the German scientists working on bringing
the pigments from the lab bench...
Chr Hansen has sold its paprika business activities and production
facilities in Spain and India to allow it to focus on value-added
activities, the company announced on Thursday.
A UK company claims it has developed a natural alternative to
traditional flavourings for food manufacturers wanting to give
their products a smoky taste.
A new orange flavor claims to allow beverage makers to bring the
taste of freshly squeezed orange juice to their products, a flavor
that has remained elusive in the past, says manufacturer
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
Scientists in Australia are scrutinizing the country's flora for
fruit with the potential to tap into the growing trend of exotic
fruits as sources of colours, flavours and health ingredients.
Organic products containing certain non-organic minor ingredients
are now officially in non-compliance with US government organic
certifications, following the implementation of a new rule last
week.
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.
Nestle, the world's largest food company, has begun rolling out the
first commercial food products containing savory flavor ingredients
made by Senomyx.
Senomyx, a developer of novel flavor ingredients for the packaged
food industry, has been granted a patent for a technology that
makes foods taste sweeter, the US Patent and Trademark Office has
announced.
Negotiations are underway between private-equity groups over the
sale of French natural ingredients firm Diana-Ingredients,
indicating a positive view of the company's potential in the
marketplace.
Growth in the retail ethnic foods in Europe is outpacing overall
growth in the foods and drink sector, according to Leatherhead Food
International, offers new challenges and opportunities to
manufacturers and ingredient companies.
Leading cocoa producer Barry Callebaut has discovered the specific
bacteria responsible for flavour creation during extensive research
into cocoa bean fermentation - enabling the company to produce
better quality chocolate in the...
UK supermarket Asda said it is removing artificial colours and
flavours from all of its private label food and beverage products -
the biggest indication to date of the shift towards natural
ingredients in lieu of artificial additives.
Scientists in Germany have proposed the use of enzymes to obtain
ginger pastes with higher valuable ingredients retention, and offer
industry higher value products at lower costs.
Symrise has completed its new €1.8m extraction and distillation
plant in Germany, intended to help meet demand for natural
flavourings for beverages in the light of the health and wellness
trend.
Consolidation is no bad thing for flavours, says analyst, since
it allows large players to serve multinationals, spurs
R&D, and makes regulation compliance easier.
Danisco is making the most of the superfruit trend - and may even
help perpetuate it - by developing a new acai berry flavour for use
in dairy, ice cream, beverage and confectionery
products.
Takasago Flavors has completed the expansion of its confection and
beverage applications laboratories, a move forming part of a
multimillion dollar expansion project.
US color firm Sethness has launched what it claims to be the
world's first certified organic powdered caramel color, designed
for use in baked good and seasonings.
Danisco has cut a deal to sell its flavours division to Firmenich
that will let it focus resources on its bioingredients, texturants
and sweeteners competencies - while still keeping some interest in
flavours through a partnership...
Ingredient firm Senomyx and Japanese food and pharma group
Ajinomoto have expanded their flavor collaboration to encompass
additional territories of the United States and Canada.
Flavor manufacturers and flavored-food producers need to develop a
timely, effective response to identify and reduce cases of lung
disease in workers exposed to flavors such as diacetyl, said the
CDC in a report last week.
Gadot is taking its first ever step outside Israel with a joint
venture to build a new citric acid plant in China - a project that
it expects to yield significant cost advantages thanks to the
fermentation technology of partner Jiangsu...
Solae and Senomyx have entered into a collaborative agreement for
the development of new flavor ingredients intended to enhance the
taste characteristics of soy proteins.
DSM Food Specialities is opening a new process flavour plant in
Xinghuo, China, which it says will expand its product range and
double capacity to make the Dutch company becomes the largest
process flavour maker in the world.
A chitosan-containing complex was more effective at stabilising
citrus flavours and could offer a cost-effective alternative to gum
arabic, suggests joint Italian-US research.
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club
crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according
to market researcher Mintel.
The UK's Food Standards Agency is planning a review of the Sudan I
incident, which led to a massive recall of food products containing
the illegal dye in February and March 2005, and is seeking comments
from interested parties.
Frutarom is continuing its strategic shopping spree with the
acquisition of UK flavour firm Jupiter, less than a month after an
agreement to acquire Belmay.
Continued expansion in Asia and a 12.4 per cent rise in
sales were the key highlights during the
first quarter 2007 for international packaging group Crown.
Scientists from the University of Nottingham have reported that
adding an ingredient that induces the sensation of cooling could
boost the perception of fruit flavours, fundamental research that
could have implications for product...
Symrise has unveiled plans to expand its citrus fragrance and
flavour activities, with building underway for a new centre located
close to the source of high-quality, natural fruits in Brazil.
Scientists in Portugal are experimenting with algal biomass as a
novel source of green colouring for food, with tests in cookies
indicating excellent stability.
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.
The European market for lycopene as a functional food ingredient
looks to be opening up, since Vitatene gained novel foods approval
for its ingredient derived from the Blakeslea trispora
fungus last year.
The trend for 'clean label' foods containing few E-numbers is
emanating from the UK market but it is not yet a keen priority for
consumers, retailers and manufacturers in every country, says GC
Hahn.
German fragrance and flavours group Symrise saw a strong increase
in sales and profits for its Flavours and Nutrition Division in
full year 2006, largely attributed to innovations like its 'and'
range of products.
Frutarom has signed an agreement to acquire flavours firm Belmay -
a strategic move said to position it as the leader in UK flavours
and bolster its global position in the market.