Firmenich and Amyris expand renewable ingredients deal
Flavour firm Firmenich and Amyris have expanded their collaboration to develop and commercialise renewable ingredients for flavours and fragrances, the companies have said.
Archives for March 15, 2013
European Parliament backs stronger EDC regulation
The European Parliament has backed a proposal to list endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) as “substances of very high concern” under the REACH legislation.
RSPO welcomes deforestation consideration in palm oil investments
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has welcomed the decision of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth fund to pull investment from certain palm oil companies – but has disagreed with its divestment from firms that are on the path to RSPO...
Crunchy, creamy, or crisp: Talking texture in new product development
Texture is one of the defining attributes of foods and beverages and influences our eating and drinking experience – but how is it important in product development?
Amway bases new weight management plans on in-home genetic test
Network selling giant Amway has launched an integrated weight management program based on genetic testing. The program uses a simple test kit to help consumers determine which of several weight loss regimens will work best for them.
Pre- and Probiotics 2013: Yes, let’s call it unmissable
Seven webinars. Brand and supplier insights. Regulatory analysis. Market analysis. Marketing analysis. Science. You had better put this in your diary...
Open trade vital to food security, says Cargill head
The president and CEO of a US food manufacturing company has outlined his confidence in the industry’s ability to feed nine billion people by 2050.
Senomyx launches direct sales strategy for its novel flavor ingredients
Rather than relying solely on licensing deals for commercialization, San-Diego-based flavor innovator Senomyx will in future sell some of its flavor ingredients directly to flavor companies for re-sale to food and beverage companies, says the company.
High-fat dairy linked to worse breast cancer survival: Study
Consuming high-fat dairy products following diagnosis with breast cancer could lead to a higher risk or worse outcomes, according to new research.
Seattle tofu firm loses food processing licence over sanitation violations
Seattle tofu and soy processor Chu Minh Corps has suffered the loss of its food manufacturing licence and a fine of $17,800 after repeated sanitation problems.
QK Meats knew last year about horse meat contamination, finds report
QK Meats knew last summer that some products it sourced from Poland contained horse DNA, according to an Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine report.
Lindt claims partial immunity from economic downturn as profits surge
Lindt & Sprüngli’s operating profit rose 10.3% in 2012 and the company has declared itself “partially unaffected” by the continuing economic downturn as consumers still seek quality chocolate in tough times.
Prof Blumberg: We need reference intakes for phytochemicals (and we’re not calling them antioxidants)
Establishing some kind of intake recommendations for polyphenols and carotenoids will spur innovation and allow for rational synergies of phytochemicals with specific health outcomes, says Prof Jeffrey Blumberg from Tufts University.
FAO protein measurement method would be beneficial to all – Fonterra, Arla
The United Nations (UN)-recommended new protein measurement system would be beneficial to the developed, as well as the developing, world, dairy industry giants Fonterra and Arla Foods have claimed – rebuffing earlier suggestions by the European soy...
Smithfield ranked on Fortune list
US meat production company Smithfield Foods has been ranked second among food production companies on Fortune magazine’s annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
Eurofins strengthens Latin American presence
Eurofins has acquired a majority stake in a food testing provider in Latin America to boost its footprint in the region.
Blue Diamond: Working with flavors will be a significant factor in future innovation
Flavored almonds have a bright future as snacks and food ingredients, says Blue Diamond Growers as it opens a new innovation in Sacramento and plans to increase new almond product sales growth five-fold over the next five years.
Warnings over CAP cuts
The European Parliament (EP) has backed budget cuts to the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) agreed last month by European Union (EU) heads of government and the move is expected to have a negative impact on EU livestock farmers.
McKee Foods secures Drake’s portfolio as Hostess cancels auction
It’s too early to say when Devil Dogs and Ring Dings will be back on shelves, but they - and other brands in the Drake’s snack cake portfolio - will likely be produced in plants in Collegedale, Tennessee and Stuarts Draft, Virginia, says new owner McKee...
Butterfly Bakery hit with injunction after false sugar claims
New-Jersey firm Butterfly Bakery must shut down operations until it complies with regulations after it made false claims about sugar and fat content.