Functional ingredient supplier RFI has received organic certification for its New York powder blend facility, and has also announced the acquisition of a botanical extract plant in Colorado.
Surging global demand for high-caffeine energy drinks has led to increased reports of negative health impacts linked to the stimulant’s use in beverages, according to a new review.
Foods and beverages marketed for digestive health have crept to the top of the list of new functional product launches so far this year, according to statistics provided by Mintel.
Tate & Lyle is to appeal against a court ruling which concluded that Chinese importers and manufacturers of sucralose did not infringe the sugar giant’s patents, as it had claimed.
Consumers in the US are increasingly turning to soy as a healthy choice as they constantly change their eating habits to improve nutrition, according to a study from the United Soybean Board.
A new plastic additive has been designed to modify polylactic acid (PLA) so as to make it easier to process without diminishing its clarity, says Rohm and Haas.
There is a long cold winter expected ahead for US ‘luxury’ food manufacturers as the weakest consumer spending over a holiday period since 1991 is this year expected to dent the industry’s festive spirits, says new findings.
As some of the world’s leading dairy groups attempt to play down their potential involvement in the Chinese melamine scandal, the European Commission says that its existing import rules on the country’s dairy goods remain sufficient.
“I have a bad feeling about this.” Luke Skywalker’s warning in the movie blockbuster Star Wars could equally be applied to consumers’ concerns about Bisphenol A (BPA).
The proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules on genetically engineered (GE) animals are seriously flawed, claims the US Centre for Food Safety (CFS).
Lower futures prices for wheat herald a shaving of input costs for bakers and millers, with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the near-bankcruptcy of global insurer AIG arguably hitting agricultural quotations downwards.
In the final part of our special series on sustainability, FoodNavigator considers the value of a dedicated focus on sustainability science in the food industry.
The soy sauce company Kikkoman has partnered with food science researchers to establish an R&D center to help develop new health products and ingredients for the American market.
Corn, wheat and soy prices have made a quick recovery following emergency action by CME to prevent the market being flooded after the $85bn government bail-out of insurance giant AIG.
Edible tomato-based, antimicrobial films could prevent bacterial contamination of food, while promoting health as a result of the nutritional and health benefits linked to the consumption of tomatoes, says US study.
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Introducing new products can help companies alleviate the burden of high food inflation because consumers will not be so concerned about a change in price, according to a new report on the food manufacturing industry from the Conference Board of Canada.
A new study on Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound used in plastic packaging for food and drinks, has found that higher concentrations of the chemical in urine were linked with heart disease, type 2 diabetes and liver enzyme abnormalities.
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A daily 2.4 gram dose of ALA-rich flax oil is enough to raise overall levels of omega-3 fatty acids, suggests a new study that supports inclusion of ALA-rich sources in the diet.
Senomyx and Solae said they have reached a critical milestone in the development of new bitter blockers to improve the taste of soy, but they are yet to offer a timescale for when it might reach the market.
Higher production costs are taking their toll on aspartame, as Ajinomoto Food Ingredients announces a 15 per cent price hike for non-contractual customers.
The US dietary supplements industry yesterday launched an initiative to give folic acid another boost in the minds of consumers for its benefits for healthy infant development.
In the first of a series on sustainability, FoodNavigator looks at the value of sustainable practices and reporting and how it can improve a company’s standing among shareholders, customers and peers.
GSB Flavor Creators has announced a range of prickly pear products as part of its campaign to highlight some of the most popular flavors that are native to the US and introduce unusual taste combinations to the market.
More consumers in the US are becoming aware of fiber and are trying to increase their consumption of whole grains as part of a healthy diet, according to a new survey.
A new easy-to-clean, two-storey horizontal shelf lowerator with removable stainless steel trays is targeted at manufacturers wary of hygiene considerations, claims its US manufacturer.
A new sustainability alliance will provide members with a network to share best practices and provide a sustainable business model, which it is hoped will save on costs in a climate of stretched resources.
Almond handlers and growers are taking legal action against the United States Department of Agriculture to overturn a controversial mandate which requires them to pasteurize the nuts.
Spanish researchers have shown that virgin olive oil (VOO) extracts can benefit heart and circulation health by reducing platelet aggregation in a study conducted on rats.
Independent sensory testing on the mineral ingredient Aquamin has found that it can boost the calcium content of dairy products by up to 40 percent with no negative impact on taste or texture, says GTC Nutrition.
Asoyia has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to market its low linolenic soybean oils which offer an alternative to trans fats.
Food manufacturers are avoiding using the term natural because consumers have lost trust in the claim due to a lack of clear regulation in the US, according to a Packaged Facts report.
Genetics is often charged as providing a brave new world for science and now it seems that new research into the makeup of brewing yeasts in lager could revolutionise the very taste of beer, new research claims.
Nitrites, much maligned additives in cured meats, may be replaced by the red-orange-yellow natural colourant annatto, according to new research from Iran.
Cognis and Cargill have simultaneously launched products on the US bread market by inking deals with mainstream companies that saw clinically-backed, cholesterol-lowering, sterol-imbued breads rolled out in various parts of the country yesterday.
Soybean producers are pooling resources to combat rising transport costs, compounded by heavy rain and flooding, in a move which could ultimately benefit food manufacturers, according to an industry analyst.
Ocean Spray, a major cranberry agricultural cooperative, is giving the healthy berry another marketing push, in an effort to highlight its versatility in different savory applications.