New stock bases said to cut sodium by a quarter
Advanced Food Systems has introduced a new range of stock bases which it said have been formulated to meet demands for reduced levels of fat and salt as well as costs.
Archives for September 4, 2008
Interactive packaging lends brand appeal, claims US firm
An interactive tag incorporating the use of mobile phones enhances the promotional aspect of packaging while delivering additional information to consumers, claims US developer.
Survey finds food groups pledging to keep out clones
While European and US risk assessors play down safety concerns over using food sourced from cloned animals, the fledgling industry appears set for tougher times in convincing manufacturers, according to a new survey.
Low GI pasta with banana flour, scientists report
A resistant starch-rich powder from banana powder could boost the nutritional content of pasta, report researchers from Spain and Mexico.
Indian firm eyes Europe with new onion paste
A new onion paste has been launched which claims to offer a natural caramelized flavor with low moisture content, making it particularly suitable for frozen foods.
Chinese aspartame firm makes UK move
SinoSweet is stepping up its activities in the UK this month with the opening of a new sales office for aspartame, which it believes will help sales of the sweetener in the face of rival sucralose.
News focus: Omega-3
Markets: Who is buying omega-3 - and in what form
NutraIngredients examines the omega-3 marketplace in the final instalment of a series that has scanned the scientific, regulatory and supply issues surrounding an ingredient that would appear to have everything.
Kraft calls for biofuels policy overhaul
The biofuels policy in the US is resulting in soaring global food prices, along with unprecedented high input costs for the food industry, and needs to be changed, according to chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, Irene Rosenfeld.