Archives for January 19, 2011

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Studies prompt interest in seaweed as salt replacer

By Jess Halliday

Interest in seaweed granules as a salt replacer has soared in the last year, according to the producer, as the first results of a UK government-funded study indicate high consumer acceptability of various bread in which it replaced 50 or 100 per cent of...

Arla expects convergence in German bakery sector

By Jane Byrne

The German bakery sector is set for consolidation, with the dominance of small bakeries unsustainable over the long term, claims the new director of the bakery ingredients division of Arla Foods, who is aiming to increase the supplier’s exposure in that...

B2B supplier launches first 100% single source Vietnam chocolate

By Helen Glaberson

The first 100 per cent single source chocolate from Vietnam is being launched by Belgian B2B producer, Grand-Place, who in a bid to increase output is investing heavily in improving the quality of the cocoa beans from the region.

Enriched milk fats may aid weight control: Study

By Nathan Gray

Milk fats, used as ingredients in confectionary and bakery, could be enriched with compounds called diacylglycerols which may aid weight control, according to a team of Dutch researchers.

Paul Polman: Biofuel subsidy regime has spectacularly backfired

By Elaine Watson

Unilever boss Paul Polman used his time on the podium at last night's City Food Lecture in London to unveil a radical new manifesto to improve food security and launch a blistering attack on “well-meaning but ill-conceived” policies on biofuels.