Creamy, clean label yoghurts without the fat, promises Avebe
Avebe is targeting the big global dairy companies with a starch ingredient that offers a fat-free, clean label way of making yoghurts creamy.
Archives for March 31, 2011
UK pressure group backs proposed EU labelling amendment
A UK pressure group against the use of processing aids in bread production is backing a proposed amendment to EU regulation that will require foods frozen, and then defrosted before sale, to be labelled ‘defrosted’.
Symrise beefs up its authentic meat flavour range
Symrise has developed a new range of beef flavours intended to help food manufacturers bring authentic gourmet tastes into consumers’ homes, through a collaboration between chefs, flavourists, researchers and marketers.
GLG reports Q4 net loss, but revenues soar
GLG Life Tech has reported a net loss of C$3.2m in Q4 on higher costs, but revenues soared 46 percent – and the company said its plans in China are likely to boost future growth.
FDA committee rejects bid for EU-style warnings over food colors, hyperactivity
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee examining the link between food coloring and hyperactivity has narrowly voted against recommending European-style warning labels on products containing artificial food colors in the US.
Nano-biosensors to boost detection of foodborne pathogens - research
A nano-based biosensor that could be used for early stage detection of foodborne pathogens such as E.coli and salmonella is under development by scientists in the US.
Cargill completes acquisition of alcohol business
Cargill has completed its acquisition of Royal Nedalco’s alcohol business from Royal Cosun, giving a new home to a division of the refocused Dutch company.
EFSA tweaks foodborne outbreak reporting system
The European Food Safety Authority has made changes to the harmonised system to report foodborne outbreaks in the region.
Oil-hydrocolloid mix may cut trans fats without affecting quality: Study
The hydrogenated fat content of bakery products may be reduced by replacing trans fats with sunflower or coconut oils, and still maintain characteristics similar to ‘full-fat’ products, says new research.
PureCircle extends supply agreement with PepsiCo
Stevia supplier PureCircle has extended its supply agreement with PepsiCo for another three years, the company has announced on its website.
Flour enhancer can salvage otherwise damaged wheat crops
Bug-damaged crops can be salvaged by a complex of enzymes, ascorbic acid and acidity regulators to create bakery products such as pizza crusts and crackers, claims bakery ingredients supplier Mühlenchemie.
Class action lawsuits set to ‘explode’ in health claims arena
A potent combination of lawyers on the make, a rise in activism from consumer lobby groups and food manufacturers pushing the envelope with more aggressive health claims is set to prompt an “explosion” in class action lawsuits in the coming years,...
International food risk communication center formed
International food safety authorities have set up a new organization with the aim of creating a collective international resource providing communication materials about food risks along the supply chain.