Slashing the fat: Study backs hydrogel particles for low calorie food applications
Oil-filled hydrogel particles could help food producers slash the level of fat used low-calorie in products without affecting taste or texture, say researchers.
Archives for September 2, 2013
Energy… minus the caffeine? PepsiCo explores Chinese herbal extracts for fatigue relief, patent application reveals
PepsiCo is exploring the potential of natural energy drinks containing Chinese herbal extracts that can alleviate fatigue and enhance sports performance without a big dose of caffeine, a patent application indicates.
Hillshire Brands enters dried meat snacks category via acquisition of Golden Island Jerky
Hillshire Brands has entered the dried meat snacks category after striking a deal to buy California-based premium pork and beef jerky maker Golden Island Jerky for an undisclosed sum.
Low meat diet can contribute to violence, finds US report
Modern diets low in red meat and natural fats could be contributing towards violent behaviour in America, particularly among teenagers, according to a new report.
Industry Voices: The Big Chew
Perfetti Van Melle USA CEO talks Airheads for adults and gum revival
The CEO of Perfetti Van Melle USA talks to ConfectioneryNews about innovation, turning around the ailing gum category and the firm’s US strategy.
Bernard Matthews hires Kellogg's e-learning provider to cut ‘admin burden’
Bernard Matthews has joined SISTEM, used by Kellogg's and Maple Leaf, which is a food and workplace training program by Alchemy for the food manufacturing industry.
Antibiotic resistant strains of Salmonella tracked through food chain
Antibiotic resistant strains of Salmonella can be identified and tracked through the food chain as they evolve and spread, according to US researchers.
Prebiotic potential: Mushroom ‘waste’ could enhance probiotic survival
By-products from mushroom processing could be a cheap and unexplored source of prebiotics that may enhance the survival of probiotics in storage and digestion, according to new research.
China's snack market promise
The Chinese snack market is growing rapidly, says Canadean market research firm with cakes, pastries and sweet pies performing particularly well - but multinationals need to observe local customs.
Food safety and quality: What does the future hold?
Food safety and quality never stops changing from farm to table worldwide, which is why we are adapting to stay ahead of the battle.
Russia considers Polish meat ban
Russia may impose a ban on meat product imports from Poland, due to violations of Russia’s veterinary regulations by Polish companies, according to the Alexei Alexeenko, press-secretary of Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor.
UK organic market lags behind rest of Europe
Organic sales in Europe have grown by 25% over the past five years – but have slipped 1.5% in the UK, according to the Soil Association.
Soapbox
India and China must be part of the green palm oil process
Currently, RSPO certified palm oil represents 15% of global production, and many of the global brands have made commitments to source 100% certified palm oil by 2015.
Sweetener alliance: Firms join forces for ‘made in France’ stevia
A new partnership between French stevia firms Stevia Natura and Stevia Internacional Europe will create a ‘European leader’ for the production and marketing of the sweetener.
Pilgrim’s to invest millions in Alabama poultry plant
US poultry giant Pilgrim’s Pride has announced a multi-million-dollar investment in its processing facility in Alabama.
Vinegar beverage shows blood sugar management potential
Vinegar (acetic acid) should be ‘purposefully’ integrated into more food matrices, say the researchers behind a new study which reports the potential blood sugar management potential of a vinegar beverage.
Barry Callebaut opens JV plant in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut has today opened a $33m cocoa processing facility in Indonesia in a joint venture with cocoa trader P.T. Comextra Majora.
Fonterra, NZ, Sri Lanka meet to resolve DCD protest issues
Fonterra, New Zealand and the Sri Lankan government have met to “discuss progress in resolving” the recent issues that led to the closure of all Fonterra Brands Lanka faculties last month.
PepsiCo examines potential of unripe bananas, plantains as natural gluten substitutes, sugar replacers, binders, fibers
PepsiCo has been experimenting with ingredients from unpeeled heat-treated green bananas and plantains to serve as everything from a gluten substitute to a sugar replacer in products from oatmeal to smoothies, crackers, bars and cookies, a recent patent...
Stora Enso speaks out about Chennai Mill failings
Stora Enso has welcomed report findings by Finnish NGO Finnwatch and Swedish NGO Swedwatch on the responsibility practices of its Chennai Mill in India.