Bunge North America has purchased corn dry mill assets and the Ceratex line of specialty products from JR Short Milling Company, to increase its customer base and boost its capacity in the US.
The company behind a successful request for the caloric value of gum arabic to be reduced in the US has spoken of the benefits to customers who can now re-label and re-formulate products.
Symrise Flavors has announced the opening of a new citrus center to showcase its products at its North American flavor headquarters in Teterboro, New Jersey.
Comax Flavors has entered an agreement with Food Specialties combining their expertise in flavor and ice cream ingredients to create new products with a particular focus on the growing Asian market.
As the stevia circus rumbles on, the need for certification to ensure quality and clarity has been highlighted by a company which develops analytical tools for ingredients reference standards.
The long shadow cast by obesity over public health means that encouraging healthier eating should be high on the agenda of every food firm, come financial rain or shine.
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, may reduce the potential detrimental effects of acrylamide, says a new study from China.
The FDA has stepped up its import controls for dairy products from China following the melamine scare and extended its investigation into non-dairy protein products.
Persimmon and Masala are among the flavor trends that Mintel has named in its new forecast for 2009, which focuses on exotic fruits and ethnic influences.
Food and beverage manufacturers should consider covering the ‘cracks’ in standard food safety insurance policies to protect themselves against the knock-on effect of a contamination scare, according to an industry expert.
In order to maintain the confidence of US consumers in the food supply when genetically engineered (GE) animals enter the marketplace, a national animal identification system would be required, claims a meat processor.
A new study suggests that coating freeze dried strawberry pieces with whey protein, glycerol and lactose can help reserve texture when they are rehydrated, thereby making them suitable for use in a broader range of moist and liquid applications.
A supplier of nutraceutical and functional food ingredients is extending its range of seaweed-based extracts with a new product that it claims is an antioxidant with cardiovascular benefits.
The fruit company Tree Top has completed an agreement to acquire the fruit puree processor Sabroso in order to expand its product portfolio and increase research and development.
The sustainability marketplace is becoming more sophisticated, according to new research which identifies five distinct consumer groups that food and beverage manufacturers could specifically target with green or eco-friendly products.
Taste Advantage LLC has launched a new range of natural blockers which it claims can overcome the burn, bitterness and lump in the throat it says are associated with using certain preservatives.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will bring current federal food processing safety rules up to date in an effort to provide additional protection against foodborne illness.
Drinking hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to new research presented to the American Heart Association (AHA).
Sales of a stevia supplement across the US could hint at the potential demand for the natural sweetener in food and beverages as GRAS notification is expected within days.
Cargill has entered into an exclusive agreement with ChromaDex to ensure quality and consistency of the natural sweetener stevia, as ingredients companies scrabble for position in an emerging market.
A novel technology expands polymers to increase their yield and results in reduced cost and weight in plastic packaging applications, claims its US developer.
A high fat diet during pregnancy may bring about changes in the offsring’s brain that makes them more prone to over-eating and obesity throughout their lives, according to a new rat study that may help explain the rise in childhood obesity.
Cargill China has been praised for its exemplary leadership in corporate responsibility to promote rural development and was presented with the US Secretary of State's 2008 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
Growth in the organic food and drink market is expected to slow along with the economy as consumers in the US are struggling financially, according to Mintel.
Bunge announced today that its board of directors has voted to terminate the merger agreement with Corn Products International (CPI), following a decision by CPI’s board to withdraw its support.
US companies and dairy industry representatives are sending delegations to China to boost trade following the melamine scare which has led to an increase in demand for alternative milk sources.
Food and beverage companies need to institutionalize innovation with a dedicated budget and executives in place to drive growth, according to a new report.
This year’s Beijing Olympic Games may have been good for China’s public image but the smooth running of the event was built on multiple state-prompted sacrifices and the food ingredients industry was one of the lambs that copped it in the neck for ‘the...
Enhancing food products with odours could compensate for the taste impact of reducing their salt content, according to a new study, thereby giving manufacturers another tool towards healthier formulation.
Concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food animals will fall under the spotlight next week as food industry representatives, biotechnology experts and campaigners look at how the new administration under US President-elect, Barack Obama, will tackle...
The line between children’s and adult’s food is blurring along with a growing interest in Asian flavors and hidden nutrition, according to a report looking at opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers.
The fairtrade phenomenon is benefiting from the trend for sustainability reporting as fairtrade foods as well as ingredients can boost corporate credentials, according to an analyst.
Barack Obama has pledged to bring change to his country. Three food industry executives discuss what his election could mean for food regulation and trade, and policy interplay with healthcare and energy.
DSM Food Specialties has launched a new starter culture system which it says will help cheese producers in the US speed up production and increase yield.
CPI’s withdrawal of support for the planned merger with Bunge is a knee-jerk reaction to the current economic crisis, according to a Frost & Sullivan analyst.
The American Peanut Council is expecting that the current economic climate will prompt an increase in demand for peanuts as manufacturers look to them as a potential replacement for more expensive tree nuts.
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to provide Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for a sucralose-based sweetener may ensure more cost efficient formulation for global drinks groups, says it manufacturer.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will not moderate its ‘gold standard’ approach to health claims and should not be criticised for doing so, according to the chair of its claims assessment panel.
Burcon NutraScience Corporation said it has developed a new soy protein isolate for food which it claims offers a competitive alternative to high-priced dairy proteins.
The merger agreement between Bunge and Corn Products International has been thrown into turmoil as CPI’s board has withdrawn its support for the $4.8bn deal.
