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.
Scientists have found that the evolutionary distance of animal
proteins to human proteins determines how likely they are to
trigger a food allergy - research that could help with the
development of free-from foods and allergy therapies.
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...
Two new varieties of southernpeas claim to feature superior color,
texture and flavor, reported US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
scientists yesterday.
A high level report from the UK's House of Lords has said advice on
peanut consumption by pregnant women and children to reduce allergy
risk could be counterproductive, and calls for urgent withdrawal
pending review.
A snack bar which can stay moist and chewy for up to 24 months
without the need for artificial preservatives has been developed by
scientists in California.
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...
The gross profit of US frozen fruit and vegetable manufacturers is
10 percent higher than other companies in the manufacturing sector,
according to report that examines the sector's business.
A new epidemiological study indicates that people who consume 100
per cent fruit juice instead of sugary drinks have a reduced risk
of insulin resistance, providing more argument for long-term
studies using direct measures.
Less than three months after its launch, a Mediterranean diet
packaging symbol already appears on 50 products in the US, and a
number of new initiatives are underway to make it more accessible
to smaller food companies.
A request for a delay in the implementation of new pasteurization
requirements for almonds has been rejected by the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA), which has said that the new requirements will
come into effect on September 1,...
Ingredient group SunOpta has expanded its soy manufacturing
facilities in New York, a move that the company says will improve
its supply and service to east coast customers.
Hort Research has identified the stress reduction market as a
target consumer segment for its fruit research and development, and
aims to design product concepts specifically for mothers.
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 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended a comment
period on a review of the nation's soybean standards, as it aims to
ascertain whether these adequately respond to current grain
industry needs.
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 allergic reaction to cashew nuts is more severe than peanuts,
says a new study that deepens our understanding of food allergies
and highlights the need for clear labelling.
Riding the trend for natural ingredients in food and drink
products, Wild says its natural ACE beverage concept - which uses
vitamins exclusively derived from organic sources - is boosting
flagging sales in the beverage sector.
Women who consume one quarter of grapefruit every day may be at a
30 percent higher risk of breast cancer, suggests an
epidemiological study from Hawaii and LA.
Agricultural firm DuPont is to open a new soybean research facility
to enhance its soybean product development and testing efforts, the
firm announced today.
Organically grown tomatoes contain higher levels of beneficial
flavonoids, says a new study from the US that fans the flames of
the debate between conventional and organic foods.
The UK's pea crop has been devastated by the poor weather and
flooding in recent weeks and a shortage of peas for freezing and as
ingredients looks inevitable, according to the Food and Drink
Federation.
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.
Fruit from the African baobab tree moved a step closer to approval
for use as a food ingredient in the EU yesterday, with the
publication of a positive opinion from the FSA's novel foods
committee.
A new report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
recommends alternative methods that could be implemented to help
consumers make healthy food choices, including placing limits on
purchases made in grocery stores and in schools.
Coca-Cola will market Campbell's range of
vegetable-based juice brands in North America as it moves to
expand its presence in the non-carbonated drinks market.
A study from the University of Alberta has concluded that the
environmental impact of food miles racked up by organic produce
cancels out the benefits of growing it.
A new Mediterranean diet packaging symbol was today launched in the
US, and is set to enjoy significant success from food manufacturers
keen to flag up products that meet the nutrition criteria of the
diet.
Scientists who identified the gene mutation behind orange, beta
carotene-rich cauliflower are investigating ways to apply their
knowledge to transgenic potatoes, with a view to developing more
nutritious stable foods.
A diet rich in B vitamins may decrease the risk of slim people
contracting pancreatic cancer, according to a meta-analysis, but
supplements may have the opposite effect.
Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could
reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent,
suggests a new study that may have implications for diabetes
management.
Consumer interest in eating locally-sourced produce is encouraging
food manufacturers to develop ready-meals made with ingredients
sourced from the same region in which the product is sold, says
analyst Datamonitor.
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.
Burly sailors like Popeye may not be the only ones to benefits from
spinach, with new research suggesting that women who eat
spinach may have a lower risk of ovarian cancer than women who
don't.
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.
Consumers prioritise freshness and taste over appearance when it
comes to selecting peanut products, according to a new UK study
commissioned by the American Peanut Council (APC).
SunOpta has further expanded its fruit supply chain, announcing
today that it has completed the acquisition of another South
American fruit processor, together with its North American
distributor.
Natural food group SunOpta is to increase its supply of
strawberries to the food industry, following the acquisition of
certain assets from a South American frozen strawberry processor.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) estimates that a major citrus
fruit scam in Italy has defrauded the EU budget of up to €50m in EC
aid for the processing of certain fruits.
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club
crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according
to market researcher Mintel.
EU agriculture minister Mariann Fischer Boal is willing to consider
a transition period for the adoption of EU fruit and vegetable
reforms, according to reports, which would act as a cushion for the
processing sector.
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.
A scientist in Thailand has reported success in a decades-long
quest to produce an odourless variety of the infamous durian fruit
- but aficionados claim this amounts to removal of fruit's most
appealing quality.
All almonds originating from California will have to comply with strict new pasteurization regulations, implemented last week by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to recent salmonella outbreaks.
In 2022, heat waves and water shortages caused a 40% drop in tomato yields in key growing regions. This highlights the need for food and beverage manufacturers...
Parents aspire to offer the very best to their children, which of course requires high standards of quality and food safety. It also means introducing...