New partnership to yield biobased succinic acid
CSM and BASF have joined forces to develop biobased succinic acid and expect to start producing commercial volumes and quality in 2010.
Archives for September 29, 2009
Inside-out approach to frozen food quality
Advanced Food Systems is to help food manufacturers overcome some of the quality problems of frozen foods, with custom-made systems to prevent freezer burn, protein damage and loss of color and flavor.
FDA develops new ways to spread recall information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a strategic plan for risk communication that outlines ways in which it will let consumers and health professionals know about the products it regulates.
Growth hormone rbST safe and green, claims study
Milk from cows given the growth hormone recombinant bovine somatropin (rbST) poses no human health threat and is identical to other milk, a review sponsored by hormone producer Elanco has said.
Dairy industry seeks policy rethink on saturated fats
The European Dairy Association (EDA) has hosted a conference to push the case for a rethink of attitudes to saturated fat in advance of proposed tax and public policy changes.
Danone unit recalls infant formula after blending error
Medical nutrition group Nutricia is recalling a batch of specialized infant formula in the US after a manufacturing error was found to have impacted ingredient levels in the formulation.
Target women with energy drinks, says Mintel
UK consumers view energy drinks as value for money rather than a luxury, with sales for the products expected to soar over the next five years, according to the latest statistics from Mintel.
Sugar and stevia industries unite
The sugar industry has engaged with stevia supplier PureCircle at the World Sugar Trade Conference in Singapore this week in order to explore ways in which sugar and stevia can work together.
Peppadew: The next big flavor, says Bell
Bell Flavors & Fragrances claims to have developed ‘the next big flavor’ with an exclusive license agreement for Peppadew, the sweet and spicy South African pepper.
Fruit and veg crisis calls for radical change
Goals for fruit and vegetable consumption set back in 2000 in Healthy People 2010 look certain to be missed prompting a US government agency to call for major changes to the way food is sold and consumed.
Danone splits from Wahaha; not talking to Mead
Danone’s troubled relationship with China’s Wahaha looks finally to be at an end; and rumours of a new deal with Mead Johnson over baby food are flatly denied.
Stevia: Succeeding in an emerging market
A sustainable supply chain, adherence to quality standards and alliances with flavour companies are all keys to success in the increasingly competitive stevia sweeteners market, says Sneha Pasricha of Frost & Sullivan.
Omega-3 cheese: All the benefits of fish without the smell
Encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids in milk proteins may protect the fish-derived ingredients from oxidation, and cover the ‘fishy’ flavour in cheese, says a new study.
Bisphenol A review prioritised as US announces chemical scrutiny overhaul
Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are two of six controversial chemicals to be reviewed as part of a move to overhaul the way potentially dangerous substances are scrutinised in the United States.
Kraft given November deadline for Cadbury bid
The UK’s Takeover Panel has announced a deadline of November 9 for Kraft to make a bid for Cadbury or to say that it does not intend to make an offer.