Sensory cues could alter satiating power of foods and drinks: Study
Altering the sensory characteristics of high energy foods could help industry to produce more effective weight control foods, according to new research.
Archives for October 1, 2012
Processors have responsibility to reduce dairy waste - EDA
Responsibility for the reduction of dairy product wastage lies with supply chain figures as well as consumers, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has claimed.
Finnish meat firm streamlines production
Finnish meat producer Atria has announced a reorganisation at one of its plants in order to “maintain competitiveness in a tough market”.
Nestlé partners with Chromocell for salt reduction innovation
Nestlé has entered a collaborative agreement with US-based life sciences firm Chromocell to develop ingredients for reduced-salt foods that correspond with consumer taste expectations, the company has said.
National Starch companies adopt Ingredion brand name in EMEA
Companies that were part of the National Starch group of companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa have taken on the Ingredion brand from this month, following the official renaming in the United States in June.
Olive oil ‘waste’ backed for functional beverage formulation
Antioxidant-rich ‘waste’ from olive oil production could be useful in the formulation of functional health drinks, suggest researchers
Natural sweetener demand drives Galam Group to triple R&D activity
Israel-based firm Galam Group has said it is tripling its R&D capabilities to provide comprehensive sweetener solutions for food manufacturers – especially as they look to capitalise on the potential of natural sweeteners, the company has said.
Mondelez will struggle to topple Mars in China and Russia – analyst
Kraft’s global snacks spin-off Mondelez will face fierce competition from the likes of Mars and Nestlé in the emerging confectionery markets of China and Russia, according to an analyst from Euromonitor International.
Romer Labs acquisition boosts pathogen detection
Romer Labs has taken a leap forward in its pathogen detection services by purchasing US biotech firm Strategic Diagnostics’ (SDIX’s) food safety and genetically modified organism (GMO) businesses for $13.5m, it claims.