Sensient Food Colours Europe has developed a range of palm-free colours through research into soluble and encapsulated systems that do not depend on palm oil-based emulsifiers.
National Starch Food Innovation has been granted health claims for its maize and barley ingredients and the firm’s EU regulatory manager said this should drive business within Europe and beyond.
New findings that suggest one medium-sized egg can provide around 66% of vitamin D RDA should prompt increased industry use, says the director of the British Egg Information Service.
Fairtrade product sales rose 12% worldwide in 2011 due to ethical sourcing commitments from the food and drink industry and increased consumer awareness.
Trade groups have hit back at critics of their view that the UK food industry is reaching the limits of salt reduction, following a report published today on the topic.
Sales of natural flavours in Western Europe are set to be overtaken by sales in the Asia-Pacific market within the next three years, according to market research firm RTS.
Price volatility is as concerning as constant high commodity pricing, according to a European Commission response to a new report on global agricultural development in the next decade.
The UK Flavour Association has outlined its core aims following its launch in London, saying it will be a crucial voice for its members on quality control, technical and regulatory issues.
The Danish government is considering reversing its decision to impose a tax on saturated fat in food and may also abandon plans to introduce a similar sugar tax.
We've all heard the statistics - almost 36% of Americans are now obese. But 50 years ago, it was just 13%. So why did we get so fat, so quickly? And what role did sugar - and specifically high fructose corn syrup - have to play?
Cargill has supplied the first-ever sustainable verified rapeseed oil to Unilever with an initial consignment covering 5% of Unilever's rapeseed oil needs.
High purity stevia volume sales at PureCircle have increased by more than 20% year-on-year, PureCircle reported in a pre-close update for the second half of its financial year.
UK firm Ulrick & Short has vowed to step up its research into launching new functional clean label ingredients and extending the uses of its additional raw material crop base.
We like that cheap white stuff on our cereal. Milk has always been a loss leader in UK supermarkets for years now. Everyone knows it: The farmers, the processors, the retailers, even the cows…
Increased regulation of the food industry is needed to protect ‘the public good’ and help win the global battle against obesity, according to one obesity policy expert.
A newly developed ‘nutritional pizza’ should spur industry into action to create ready-meals that offer real nutritional value, according to the co-creator of the new product.
DG Sanco has reignited the nutrient profiling debate by initiating a consultation with other parts of the European Commission to test support for it to set nutrient profiles under health claims legislation.
Datamonitor has highlighted ‘all natural’ food and drink trends, including sprouted seeds, grains and beans; natural sweeteners; grass-fed dairy and meat products and eating like a caveman.
California-based San Joaquin Valley Concentrates aims to boost its range of crystalline natural red colours, which it has developed in the US, in the global market.
FrieslandCampina Kievit has launched a sweet creamer concept that can replace more than 40% of sugar in instant beverages and cut costs for manufacturers.
A ‘claim free’ trend may be set to emerge, with consumers becoming blind to complicated labels and pack assertions they may clamour for simple, natural ingredients they can understand without explanation.
The IFT annual meeting and expo in Las Vegas started as it meant to go on, with inspirational speeches from Starbucks boss Howard Schultz and PepsiCo's R&D chief Dr Mehmood Kahn, a whole new look for Corn Products International - launching here...
A new review of the scientific evidence suggests that fructose may not be as bad as some research has suggested, and may even provide some health benefits.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting is increasing rapidly in the United States, and as more companies get on board, the most important food industry-specific issues are becoming better defined, according to a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)...
Bord Bia has launched ‘Origin Green’, a campaign which the Irish food industry trade group believes will help Ireland become a world leader in sustainably produced food and drink.
Galam Group is rolling out a range of soy-based formulations to address demand for textural and gluten free solutions globally following its acquisition of Italy’s NutriGal in 2008.
Oxfam has criticised the lack of progress made on food security issues during the latest G20 summit in Los Cabos, Mexico, involving the world’s leading economies.
Rousselot’s new ‘expertise’ centre in Gent, Belgium will tackle customer demand for healthy reformulation of products and new textures, according to the gelatine and collagen peptides firm.
Israel's beverage behemoth Gan Shmuel Group claims it has developed low sugar pure juices that contain no added ingredients and are undiluted, yet retain a natural, sweet taste.
Global flavours house Synergy is launching street food inspired natural seasoning blends for snack foods, building on growing demand for such flavours from the food industry and consumers.
A high salt diet may lead to increased damage to blood vessels in addition to high blood pressure, the two of which may act independently and synergistically to increase the risk of heart disease, say researchers.
Ingredient specialist Palsgaard has won an award for its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the Danish liberal party, the largest party in Denmark.
DuPont Nutrition & Health has followed the launch of natural metal chelator Guardian Chelox L in the US with a version containing rosemary extract, an antioxidant, tailored to European markets.
Saturated milk fats commonly found in Western processed foods could be leading to changes in the gut ecosystem that result in higher risks of inflammatory bowel diseases, warn researchers.
The European food industry must back calls to remove EU backed biofuel production targets, or face growing volatility as commodity costs soar, warns ActionAid.
Biotec firm Lycotec has developed an ingredient for chocolate and other fat-based foods that it claims can help consumers to manage their weight and reduce blood cholesterol.
Schemes to reduce fat in foods may lead to reductions in heart disease risks, but switching to low carbohydrate foods may lead to increased cholesterol levels and higher risks of heart disease, warn researchers.
Partnerships will be crucial in tackling the supply chain challenges in the surging cocoa and chocolate industry – this was the key message at Barry Callebaut’s Chocovision conference.
Omega-3 suppliers must get to grips with their manufacturing customers and with consumers if they are to market their products successfully, according to Virpi Varjonen, executive consultant at commercialisation agents Invenire.
Dutch food additives firm Siveele will benefit from considerable investment in the business from Chinese manufacturer Pangbo Biological Engineering, with preservatives being one focus for future development.
