Flavor firm Virginia Dare is to introduce new products that appeal
to the Hispanic market in an effort to capitalize on the flavor
preferences of the growing Hispanic population in the US.
Just a few months after its approval in the US, a natural tomato
food colorant claims to have attracted strong interest as food and
beverage manufacturers look to clean up their labels.
Israel-based flavour firm Frutarom has received official organic
certification for the second year running from Quality Assurance
International (QAI) in the US.
A number of new products are targeted to bring an unusual end to
this year's month of fasting - from 'ancient' chocolate to
beetroot-flavoured coffee and vinegar-based alcoholic drinks.
Swiss flavour giant Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 754.1 million in
the first quarter of 2006, driven in part by double-digit flavour
growth in Latin America.
Scientists have developed a chip that can improve the flavour of
citrus varieties, which could have consequences for the growing
natural flavours sector.
The leading global soup firm this week announced that it is to
slash salt content in its products by up to 45 percent, a move that
underlines continued industry efforts to attract consumers with a
wider variety of 'healthy'...
The announcement that Mauricio Graber will take over as head of
Givaudan's flavours division comes after the firm reported modest
flavour results for 2005.
McCormick has announced that it is to acquire the remaining 49
percent of Dessert Products International (DPI) as the company
continues its efforts to simplify its business and focus on areas
with strong growth potential.
Quest claims it has achieved its biggest flavour breakthrough in a
decade with ImpaQ, a solution designed to tackle food and beverage
taste issues linked with salt, fat and sugar.
DSM's development of a patented new flavour technology in China
illustrates how increasingly important this region is becoming to
European flavour firms.
Aromatech, which claims to be the first French firm to supply a
range of sweet and salty organic certified flavours, is set to
display its range of products at BioFach 2006.
Synergy's authorisation to import whole organic vanilla pods
directly from Madagascar should help guarantee supplies and achieve
a degree of price stability.
Leading spice company McCormick is to slice away at its customers,
products and employees as it embarks on a three year restructuring
plan to improve sales and profit margins.
Danisco has developed new technology that it claims can harmonise
flavours with other food ingredients and, for the first time, human
perceptions of flavour.
The anticipated replacement of International Flavours &
Fragrances (IFF)'s chairman and CEO comes at a difficult period of
transition for the business.
The growing demand for nutritional food has had a positive impact
on the demand for flavours, with consumers unwilling to compromise
on taste according to a market analyst.
Givaudan has closed two production facilities in an attempt to
consolidate its flavour operating asset base and streamline its
savoury product portfolio.
The combination of common food additives could interfere with the
development of the nervous system, raising new concerns about the
health implications of children's diets, according to a new report
published today.
Symrise is investing £1.5 million at its Nördlingen production site
in order to re-establish itself as a leading force in the global
beverage flavours market.
Netherlands based ingredient firm Exter claims to have discovered
an excellent source of vegetable protein, and plans to launch the
product in early 2006.
The European Commission has extended it inquiry into US ingredients
firm Cargill's acquisition of the food ingredients unit of German
chemical giant Degussa, it emerged today.
DSM Food Specialties' extended range of yeast extract-based
reaction flavours is designed to tap demand for healthier
ingredients and add value to products.
The fortunes of the pomegranate, until recently unknown to most US
consumers, is changing fast, according to Datamonitor's Productscan
Online database of new products.