Prebiotic-enriched formula may protect healthy infants from allergy: Danone
Feeding infants with a new prebiotic-enriched formula may reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis by 44 percent, says new data from a Danone Research study.
Archives for October 12, 2010
Beverages lead way as Firmenich reports double-digit growth in flavour sales
Flavour and fragrance manufacturer Firmenich has announced a 12.1 per cent sales increase for 2010 after recording double-digit growth in both flavours and perfumery
Solae launches soy fibre for bakery
Solae Europe has debuted an insoluble fibre, soluble fibre and soy protein blend it says can support, “digestive health, heart health, and a lower glycaemic index for foods.”
More Cadbury executives quit Kraft
Two more senior Cadbury executives have left Kraft Foods, joining the other senior management figures who have resigned since the confectioner's takeover by the US food group in February, claim media reports.
FSSC food safety scheme claims first for EU-wide recognition
The global food manufacturers’ safety scheme FSSC 22000 is the first to win recognition throughout the European Union after its acceptance by European Co-operation for Accreditation.
Market volatility spurs Cargill profit surge
Cargill has reported a 68 percent surge in profits for the first quarter of 2011 to August 31, on the back of renewed volatility in global agricultural commodity markets, the company said.
EC takes action on morpholine as industry calls for global regs harmonisation
The European Commission has confirmed that fruit glazed with wax containing morpholine cannot be sold in the economic bloc because the additive has not been approved under EU legislation.
UK food radioactivity exposure is safe - report
The level of radioactivity to which UK people are exposed to from food during 2009 remained below the European Union (EU) legal limit, according to a report published yesterday by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Study unlocks potential for transparent, food grade nano-emulsions
US scientists have developed a technique to produce transparent nano-emulsions for food and beverages, which may present formulators with new delivery systems for value-added ingredients.
New process method could boost Malaysian cocoa output
A scheme based on a computer-aided process simulation tool can optimise the cocoa manufacturing process in Malaysia and double output, claims new research.
‘Double pyramid’ shows healthy eating-environment link-up
The most environmentally-friendly foods are also those which are healthiest for humans, concludes a new study from a food and nutrition think tank that proposes a ‘double-pyramid’ of nutrition and environmental impact.
Sugar confectionery booming in India
The Indian confectionery market witnessed the launch of over 200 products in various categories last year, thus ranked, according to Datamonitor, in the top 20 in terms of global new product launches in 2009.
Congressman Pitts challenges US sugar policy
Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) has introduced legislation that challenges United States’ sugar policy, claiming that it is a waste of government money and costs jobs.
Activ International acquires NJ-based Summit Hill Flavors
Activ International Group has acquired New Jersey-based Summit Hill Flavors in order to expand its presence in the United States’ savory flavors market, the company has said.