Members of Friesland Foods and Campina have voted in favour of the
proposed merger, marking a major step forward in bringing the two
dairy cooperatives and companies together.
Food manufacturers face further price rises for ingredients as the
world's largest producer of carrageenan, FMC BioPolymer, announces
a global 7 percent step-up in price for its carrageenan and
food/specialty grade microcrystalline...
Modifying the population of bacteria in the gut may improve the regulation of glycemic control and reverse the insulin resistance that occurs with obesity, suggests a new study from the Nestlé Research Center.
Solbar is introducing a new isolated soy protein with about a
quarter of the sodium usually found in isolates, contributing to
manufacturers' quest to lower levels in finished foods.
Some food and beverage manufacturers may switch from high fructose
corn syrup (HFCS) to sugar as a result of high corn prices, but
this is only likely to be the case for relatively small scale
users, according to a consultant.
Sweeteners and colourings in food aimed at children should be
banned, while additives ought to be used in other products only if
they provide an advantage to the consumer, said the EU Environment
Committee.
Enriching edible oils with tomato peel may enhance their
bioavailability and upgrade their quality by increasing beta
carotene and lycopene content and inducing better thermal
stability, say researchers
CP Kelco is exploring alternative uses for its UK xanthan gum plant
having completed the first phase of its closure after cost
pressures compromised its viability forcing it to cease production.
Food makers face fresh research on optimal iron levels in infant
formula as new study suggests extra iron may delay development in
infants that already have sufficient levels.
Dietary supplement makers are offered new source of polyphenols
from cost-effective raw materials as French natural ingredients
firm Naturex buys into new patented technology that produces
polyphenols extracted from onion and lettuce.
Create Flavours has launched the first in a new range of natural
'fresh' spice flavours - ginger that is said to replicate the warm,
authentic taste of the real spice.
Marketing campaign at US meat processor set to be dismantled as
federal appeals court rules US meat processor Tyson to comply with
an order to remove misleading advertising from 8,500 stores.
Purac has officially opened its new lactic acid factory in
Thailand, where it hopes to build on lactic acid growth in Asia as
well as cutting production costs.
The Asia Pacific market for nutraceutical products by far exceeds
that of North America and Europe, according to data pooled from
different market research firms.
Calcium was the most popular dietary supplement product in the
United States in 2006, followed closely by glucosamine, according
to market data recently presented to industry members.
Confectionery makers will welcome the latest study to proffer the
potential health benefits of chocolate as US researchers report
that pregnant women who consume ample servings of this popular
confectionery may reduce the risk of...
Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe has launched a defamation law suit
against US supermarket Asda over labelling on own-brand products
that calls aspartame a 'nasty'.
Spanish food group Ebro Puleva has proposed to sell or spin-off its
sugar business at a time when stability has returned to the
European sugar industry.
Chinese ingredients company GLG Life Tech has signed a 10-year
agreement to supply Cargill with extract from the stevia plant to
make its rebiana sweetener.
Barry Callebaut has successfully closed its acquisition of a 60 per
cent stake in Malaysia's KLK Cocoa - a strategic move expected to
give the Swiss firm leverage to expand in the high-potential
Asia-Pacific region.
Asoyia has secured a $4m agreement with two venture capital firms
to expand the marketing, research and development of its low
linolenic, trans fats free soy products.
Essential oils from citrus like mandarins and lemon could be
natural anti-fungal agents for food, tapping into the search for
natural alternatives to synthetics, suggests new research from
Spain.
Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable
by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further
deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
Supplements of the green tea compound EGCG may offset the signs of
physical and mental fatigue associated with modern stressful lives,
suggests research from Japan.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has launched a new
website to guide policy debate on the issue of food safety for
decision makers in the field, as well as with media and consumers.
Danisco has launched a proprietary fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC) it says is less sensitive to price fluctuations than calf-stomach derived versions.
Food ingredients that are key to low-fat foods are seeing the
fastest growth in their sectors as the health and wellbeing trend
continues, finds a new report.
Symrise has reported a sales increase for the first quarter of 2008
led mainly by emerging markets but bottom line figures suffered due
to higher energy and raw material costs.
A resistant starch-rich barley may offer functional food potential
for formulators to double the fibre content of products, and boost
gut health in consumers, suggests new research.
Symrise has finalized its acquisition of Chr Hansen's flavorings
business in a move that will bring the company broader market
coverage in the US as well as a more diverse ingredients portfolio.
DSM has turned in a strong first quarter, with its Nutrition
cluster registering 18 per cent year-on-year growth despite a weak
US dollar and rising raw materials costs.
Risk management tools benefiting from volatile commodity markets
bring strong gains to US ingredients giant ADM in the latest
quarter, but profit for starch and sweeteners impacted by higher
corn prices.
Pectin gels improved the taste and texture of low-fat cheese, says
research from China that may offer interesting possibilities for
mayonnaise formulators.
Countries should not use export bans to cope with the current food
crisis as it would place further strains of the global situation,
said the World Bank.
The market for Halal foods is growing according to experts, as US
Muslims grow accustomed to seeing Halal in their grocery aisles,
and non-Muslims see it as healthier.
FoodNavigator.com spoke to three companies taking part in the CEE
Pavilion at FiCEE about their plans to move into new markets, and
new products being aired at the show for the first time.
The International Grains Council (IGC) and Rabobank Group, a
specialist in food and agribusiness banking, forecast that the
prospect of a record world wheat harvest in 2008/09 could help to
reduce wheat prices on global markets.
Simple changes in diet could impact a consumer's carbon footprint
more than buying local products with the motivation of not wracking
up too many food miles, according to researchers at Carnegie
Mellon.
"Subtle language differences" may confound regulators in
the midst of translating thousands of health claims ahead of a
pan-European 2010 approval deadline, according to various industry
sources.
Danish dairy group Arla Foods is increasing its investment in
Argentina by a further US$10 million to boost its processing
capacity and target new markets.
A Unilever symposium at its Dutch research institute in Vlaardingen
has brought together some of its food industry partners and members
of academia to discuss ways companies can meet health and wellness
trends with an emphasis on...
Using enzymes to cross-link pectin may produce new emulsions with
enhanced functional properties, and opportunities for food
formulators, American researchers report.
A second article in a series on probiotic regulations and health
claims in different markets around the world examines the situation
in the Canadian market.
Biogin Biochemicals has received a patent for its standardized flax
seed extract, AlaLife Flax Lignan, as the Chinese botanicals
supplier bids to develop its international presence in the foods,
beverages and cosmeceuticals sectors.
NutraCea is expecting to see its first sales of stabilised rice
bran in Central and Eastern Europe following this week's FiCEE
trade show, where the ingredient has been warmly received for its
potential to reduce manufacturers'...
Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday completed the expansion of its
Polish wheat processing facility, designed to meet consumer demand
across the European bloc.
Lifelong supplementation with the prebiotics inulin and
oligofructose may extend lifespan by over 30 per cent, according to
a new animal study from France.
Demand for fat replacers is set to increase as health trends
continue, with particular growth experienced in the meat and dairy
sector, according to a new report.