News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
'Micronised' insoluble fibres, insoluble fibres processed to the micron scale, could favourably change the gut health of hamsters and may translate into important ingredients for functional foods, suggests new research.
Chiquita, a major supplier of bananas to the food industry, today outlined a restructuring plan that includes consolidating operations and slashing jobs in order to improve efficiency and innovation.
Flavours manufacturer Mastertaste has announced the launch of a new flavour line focused on improving the taste of soya products in response to increasing consumer demand for the dairy alternative.
A new line of freeze-dried and frozen cultures for yoghurt production offer a cost effective replacement for milk solids, while also retaining taste and texture, their manufacturer claims.
US ingredient giant Cargill is expanding its line of high oleic canola products, on the back of customer demand for oils and shortenings with no trans fat and low levels of saturated fat.
Roquette has obtained recognition from France's AFSSA for Nutriose's fibre properties, meaning that products containing the ingredient in its home market can now carry 'source of fibre' and 'rich in fibre' claims.
Kellogg today said that high commodity costs led to a one per cent decrease in operating profit during the third quarter, despite a six per cent increase in sales.