Packaged foods boost nutritional profile with nuts
Nuts are becoming evermore popular ingredients in packaged food products as manufacturers continue to satisfy consumer demands for nutritious goods.
Archives for August 25, 2008
Beneo-Orafti bumps inulin price 25 per cent
The world’s number one inulin supplier, Belgium-based Beneo-Orafti, has jacked the price of its inulin and oligofructose offerings for the second time in less than 12 months.
DuPont invests in sunflower and corn seed research
DuPont-owned Pioneer Hi-Bred has opened two seed research centres in Europe in an attempt to deliver higher yielding corn and sunflower hybrids to farmers and “meet growing demand for food and fuel”.
Price actions on cost rises deliver steady H1 for Kerry ingredients unit
Food firm Kerry delivers like-for-like trading profit of €134 million at its ingredients and flavours unit for the first half of 2008, thanks in part to 'prudent price actions' that have brought good cost recovery to the group.
MGPI posts $11m loss for 2008 amid commodity price rises
MGP Ingredients has pinned its hopes on specialty ingredients to help turn the company’s fortunes around after reporting a loss of more than $11m for the year.
High-caffeine Cocaine ok for Euro drinkers
The controversial energy drink called Cocaine, which while drug-free, contains 350 per cent more caffeine than rival brand Red Bull, this week hit UK shelves amidst criticism from politicians over the launch.
New Cryovac packaging targets convenience/health market
US packaging firm Sealed Air has introduced a new microwavable tray package for steaming produce, which it says can be used to market healthy, convenient meals.
Back to basics for new chicken flavors
International Flavors & Fragrances says it has developed a new range of flavors that are said to capture the simple taste of chicken without anything added.