The identity of the mystery multinational with which Provexis has
been exploring new formats of its Fruitflow technology is unveiled
as Unilever; and the two companies also plan to collaborate over
new IP on related products and processes.
A research laboratory has developed new tests that enable
processors to identify pine nuts and chestnuts in food, which could
help protect consumers with allergies.
Watermelon juice may provide a novel source of the essential amino
acid arginine, says a new study that shows the juice is a rich
source of its metabolic precursor.
Ingredients firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to consolidate its
position in Eastern Europe's burgeoning market for sunflower seed
by gaining control of a plant in the Ukraine.
A European project has reported success in controlling aflatoxin
contamination in peanuts, a product that has seen its export value
fall in recent years.
Monsanto's genetically modified maize MON863, authorised for human consumption since 2006, showed signs of liver and kidney toxicity in a rat study, raising concerns about its safety.
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.
Trehalose, a sugar found naturally in mushrooms, honey, lobster and
shrimp, improves the aroma and quality of dried fruit ingredients,
suggests a new study.
A new Mediterranean diet symbol is set to be launched in coming
months, allowing US manufacturers to flag up products that fit into
this increasingly influential diet plan.
A new trial from the US has reported that garlic may not decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, raising questions over the cardiovascular benefits of garlic.
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a widened loss in its fourth
quarter and full year, but the firm said it expects a number of
strategic initiatives it has put in place will help it gain
momentum in 2007.
Sales of smoothies in the US have rocketed over the past five
years, but manufacturers must continue to develop innovative
flavors in order to keep consumers engaged, according to a new
report by Mintel.
A higher-yielding variety of genetically modified soybeans from
Monsanto could be introduced commercially within the next few
years, according to the leading biotechnology firm.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has launched a range of functional
wheat protein isolates designed to enhance the taste, texture and
appearance of cereal products.
EFSA has met with the four member states currently involved in GM
environmental risk assessments in order to discuss the development
of an EU-wide approach.
New UK government proposals to allow up to 0.9 per cent GM in
organic food without it being labelled threatens a highly lucrative
industry, claim campaigners.
Health Canada this week updated the country's food guide for the
first time in over a decade to provide the "best, most current
information available for eating well and living healthy,"
according to Canada's health...
Orange prices in the US have shot up in the past few years on the
back of an unexpected supply squeeze, but Florida's production
potential could mean things will soon start to look up, according
to some industry experts.
With the increasing use of some of their raw materials for the
production of biofuels, snack makers have called on the European
Commission to take measures to ensure they do not face further
price hikes for their supplies.
The past two decades have seen an improvement in the quality of
people's diets designed to prevent heart disease, according to a
new study, which reveals an overall increase in fruit, vegetable
and grain consumption.
After acquisitions and new products to speed up drug discovery,
winning an award was the icing on the cake for lab automation
specialist Thermo Fisher.
Improving nutrition in schools and fighting trade barriers are two
priorities of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2007 farm
bill proposal, unveiled yesterday by Agriculture Secretary Mike
Johanns.
Over half of the most heavily advertised children's food and
beverage products that clearly feature fruit on their packaging
contain no fruit at all, according to a study released last week.
Incorporating ingredients that deliver the umami taste into food
products could be one way to enhance flavor and avoid the use of
artificial flavoring agents such as MSG, according to a recently
published paper.
Some of the world's largest coffee firms have been unwittingly
sourcing beans from illegal plantations inside one of the world's
most important wildlife sanctuaries, a new report says.
Scientists from Brazil and France have moved a step closer to
creating the perfect cup of coffee after identifying key genes that
can affect flavour in the beans.
More cattle-derived materials used in the production of medical
products are due to be banned in the US Food and Drug
Administration's (FDA) latest steps to protect against mad cow
disease.
Using the common food additive calcium chloride could reduce the
formation of acrylamide in potato chips and French fries by about
95 per cent, according to a new study.
Leading US peanut supplier Golden Peanut Company is expanding into
the peanut oil market, with the start up this month of a new multi
million-dollar oil refinery.
Scientists in the US have found that a flour made from rice and
sweet potatoes is a "superior substitute" to wheat in
pancakes, suggesting a possible alternative for products targeting
celiac sufferers.
Innovation in fruit products has topped Datamonitor's list of most
original new product introductions last year, revealing an emerging
attempt to promote fruit consumption through fun.
A new research project into strawberry wilt disease could have
important repercussions for a fruit that remains the most popular
flavour in numerous food and drink categories.
Food safety scares could result in a long lasting impact on
purchasing decisions, with new research revealing that 15 percent
of consumers stop eating a product entirely after a food safety
incident.
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