Backing for frozen foods in nutrition programs
An industry association is calling for frozen foods to be recognized in official government child nutrition programs, highlighting the importance of a varied and healthy diet.
Archives for October 20, 2008
Russian regions present new possibilities for food firms
The high potential of the Russian market is no longer centered solely on Moscow and St Petersburg, according to National Starch Food Innovation, but prosperity in the regions is opening up broader opportunities.
Acrylamide not linked to GI cancer risk: Study
Dietary intakes of acrylamide are not related to cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, says a new study from The Netherlands.
Dispatches from SIAL
PCB Creation plugs firmly into chocolate design innovation
When the going gets tough, the tough innovate. So is the message underpinning this year's food trade exhibition SIAL, with swathes of new product designs potentially injecting innovative ideas into the portfolio of confectionery firms operating in...
Dispatches from SIAL
Gourmet Pidy edible spoon targets baking sophistication
Surviving, and thriving, in a pressing economic climate will dominate the modus operandi for bakers and pastry makers active in today's, and tomorrow's, market and innovative concepts that can ramp up underlying growth are essential, such as the...
Cargill introduces new organic cocoa powders
Cargill has introduced a new range of organic cocoa powders suitable for dairy products and bakery in response to growing consumer demand.
Demand for zeaxanthin moves to drinks market
Chrysantis said it is developing its eye-health ingredient zeaxanthin for use in food and beverages as the company announced it is boosting its sales force to meet growing demand in the supplement sector.
New MGPI officer to drive ingredients business
MGPI has appointed Don Coffey as an officer of the company, taking on the leadership of the ingredients business.
MGP Ingredients outsources flour supply to boost profits
MGP Ingredients has announced that it has stopped production at its Atchison flour mill in Kansas and intends to switch the sourcing of its wheat flour to ConAgra for its protein and starch ingredients.
Yoghurt can benefit bladder cancer, say researchers
Two servings of yoghurt per day can reduce the risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 40 per cent, say Swedish scientists.
Cadbury’s Olympic game draws criticism from campaigners
The announcement that Cadbury is to be a sponsor of the 2012 London Olympic Games has re-opened rifts over the role that food companies that market less-healthy foods should play in sporting events.