New commercial varieties of kiwifruit optimised for their flavour, colour and health attributes will become available in the next few years, thanks to the publication of a huge collection of DNA sequences from the fruit.
An increasing interest in nutritional information in the US could provide opportunities for food and beverage manufactures to use their ingredients as a marketing tool, according to the analysts.
Corn Products Specialty Ingredients has added its own brand of erythritol to the market, focusing on customized sweetener systems to improve performance when combined with other sweeteners.
Chinese supplier Fenchem has launched a testing method to detect fake ginkgo biloba, which has become more prevalent as increased demand has strained global supply.
Self regulation to ensure that products marketed towards children meet nutritional standards is working, according to The Council of Better Business Bureaus, which has just signed Nestlé up to the scheme.
Heinz, Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods and Lance Inc have agreed to slash levels of the cancer-causing chemical acrylamide in their potato chips and French fries, settling a lawsuit against them.
Bakers and snack makers looking to boost the protein profile for their organic food applications could turn to two peanut flours recently launched onto the market by US firm Golden Peanut.
Have you ever scavenged through a supermarket bin looking for your next meal? It’s a strange question to put to business readers – and most would shrink at the thought. But that’s just how the ‘freegans’ decide what’s for dinner.
Caravan Ingredients is the latest company to announce price increases due to rising raw material costs, which in some cases have surged by as much as 300 percent in a matter of months.
A tool that provides quick and cost effective analysis of aflatoxin levels in raw materials and their derived products has been rated effective by the USDA, said developer Euro-Diagnostica.
PepsiCo is whipping up a storm in the beverage industry as it raises the stakes against its old rival Coca-Cola with the launch of a new natural sweetener from the stevia plant.
International Flavors and Fragrances reports an increase in turnover and reiterates predictions for future growth, although fragrance sales continue to disappoint.
In the third of a four part series on natural colors, FoodNavigator looks at the regulatory situation in the US and Europe and the challenges this poses for food manufacturers and ingredients companies.
The organic trend appears to have reached a plateau as consumer interest is waning and attention turns to other food categories such as fresh, local and fair trade, a new report claims.
SunOpta is catching up on filing its financial results and has announced a rise in profits in the first quarter of this year despite hefty professional fees relating to its berry division write-down.
Nutrition-based standards are needed for marketing food to children, which continues to be a billion dollar business despite progress in curbing the practice, says a new report.
In the second of a four part series on natural colours, FoodNavigator looks at challenges in finding colours that work in formulations – and ensuring the supply chain is secure once a source has been identified.
Touchi, a fermented soy bean extract that has been used for centuries in Japan, China and other parts of Asia may be available to European consumers if a European Union Novel Foods application is approved.
The number of food science graduates is falling across the globe, but measures are in place to halt the decline. Has disaster been averted? Is the industry’s future assured?
Senomyx is focusing on the development of a sucrose enhancer that could be used in low-calorie products to half the sucrose content without compromising on sweetness.
FMC Corporation has strengthened its hold in the hydrocolloid market and entered into an agreement to acquire CoLiving Food Ingredients, based in Guangzhou, China to serve the rapidly growing dairy market there.
Parents in the US are increasingly demanding healthy products for children in a market that is worth an estimated $65bn a year, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
Colours derived from natural sources look set to overtake synthetic alternatives in market value as manufacturers continue to meet the rising demand for clean label ingredients.
Organic food has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years. FoodNavigator is seeking your views on whether organics have staying power, or whether consumers will lose interest over time.
Symrise has reported good sales growth in local currencies the first half of 2008 driven by flavours and emerging markets, although fragrance growth was hit by the drop-off in consumer spending on luxury goods.
ChromaDex has licensed the technology to manufacture compounds found in super fruits using fermentation, which will allow for in-depth research on health benefits and may open up a new, stable source of natural pigments.
Cargill has patented new taste technology which it claims will lead to flavor ingredient discoveries by allowing it to look at the interaction between different taste sensations.
Rumour, according to the Romans, is a feathered beast with a myriad eyes and tongues. Last week she went bristling through the Danish business pages, spreading the news that Danisco could be bought by a private equity firm.
A new study has suggested that the number one way to reduce energy use by US food production and supply systems is for Americans to curb their excessive eating habits.
Gummy bear candies, not traditionally seen as a first line of defence in battling tooth decay, may play some role in providing oral health care to children when containing some sugar alcohols, according to a new clinical trial in the US.
A pomegranate juice manufacturer that has been ordered by a Californian court to pay $1.5m to market leader Pom Wonderful for making false and misleading claims, has highlighted supply chain issues.
Lipid Nutrition has confirmed its Clarinol conjugated linolenic acid ingredient has received approval by the US regulator to be used as an ingredient in certain foods and beverages in that country, a move that comes as the firm continues to anticipate...
Fat build-up from fructose consumption may be greater than what occurs when we eat other types of sugars, such as glucose and sucrose, according to a new study.
Bakers and snack makers can enjoy some relief in price for wheat as bearish fundamentals for this valuable commodity provide a rosier, albeit hesitant, outlook for supplies.
As the perception of health and taste benefits from organic produce drives sales across all demographics, opportunities are arising in every sector of the food industry.
A new study has found that men who consume an average of half a portion of soy products per day are more likely to have a lower concentration of sperm, particularly if they are overweight or obese.
There are signs of a US revival of cake-flavored dairy products with the launch of a range of new yogurts, following on from a trend which peaked in Europe a few years ago.
Corn Products International and Bunge have demonstrated their potential as a combined force ahead of their merger as both report strong financial results for the second quarter of this year.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.
Meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its scientific opinion on animal cloning released today.
Profits have plunged for the Canadian natural ingredients company SunOpta which has just announced its delayed 2007 financial results after over-valuation of its berry stocks.
The need to replace trans fats in food and beverages has spurred innovations within the industry, from new products to oilseed crop development, a new report said.
A new study has concluded that partially replacing corn starch in gluten free breads with tapioca and corn resistant starch can raise dietary fibre significantly, but without having a great impact on rheological properties.
The sale of Tate & Lyle’s international sugar trading business to US oilseed firm Bunge is now unconditional, removing the UK sweetener group from the volatile sugar market.
Sara Lee has changed its whole grain claim on its white bread following a settlement agreement with an advocacy group, demonstrating the current sensitivity surrounding health claims.