European-based food groups are generally ahead of their US rivals
in providing health and wellness products to consumers, though they
must do more to ensure the focus is a core part of their business,
a new report claims.
Danish ingredients group Danisco today inaugurated a new
application and research facility in China, which the firm hopes
will help it further expand operations in an "important growth
area".
A Californian rice and barley ingredient developer has been
criticized by organic and sustainable agriculture advocate, the
Center for Food Safety (CFS), over attempts to introduce specialist
GM proteins into the US food supply.
Artificial colours linked to hyperactivity in children by the
Southampton study should be phased out in Europe, said the UK Food
Standards Agency today.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday unleashed a
proposed consumer safety bill that could force food manufacturers
in the country to improve tracking of suppliers and processes.
NutraIngredients-USA examines the enforcement strategy of the US
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its efforts to ensure that the
marketing claims made by food and dietary supplement manufacturers
are accurate and substantiated.
A 'soft landing solution' for the abolition of milk production
quotas within the EU is expected to ensure a smoother transition
for the industry than abruptly scrapping the system, according to a
new report.
Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday announced the construction of
its first ever sugar refinery in the US, as part of the company's
plans to provide all possible sweeteners or sugars to the food
industry.
Seven US poultry processing plants have switched to using air
chilling equipment to meet EU import requirements for the product,
with more expected to follow, according to USDA researchers.
Carob germ flour can yield an isolate with a protein content over
95 per cent and a well-balanced amino acid composition, suggesting
their potential for the alternative protein market, Spanish
researchers report.
In the third article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what the US Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) looks for when it assesses products for accurate
marketing.
A bill banning all food and drink advertising to children under 13
could heavily restrict marketing strategies for manufacturers
without actually helping curb childhood obesity, say industry
critics.
US-based Solae has said it will raise prices of its soy protein
ingredients around the world by as much as 30 percent in order for
it to be able to maintain its R&D activities.
In the second article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what FDA looks for when
regulating the use of claims on food, beverage and dietary
supplements.
Puratos and Novozymes have teamed up to develop a bio-solution to
help industrial cake manufacturers increase the softness and
freshness of their products, the companies have announced.
Combining low levels of essential oils (EOs) could enhance their
antimicrobial power and remove adverse taste effects, suggests a
new study from Ireland.
Wine lees, the sediment left in the bottom of the barrel after
winemaking, could boost the antioxidant profile of ice cream and
slow the melting time of ice cream, suggests a new study from
Taiwan.
Aromatech is targeting the Algerian market with price-competitive
flavours to suit the local palate, as inflated material costs are
making basic products unaffordable.
A flavonoid-rich extract from purple passion fruit may ease
wheezing amongst asthmatics, suggest findings from a randomised,
placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
Malaysian multinational Sime Darby is to channel €34m into
expanding its value-added oils and fats presence in Europe,
including upgrading its existing Unimills facility and setting up
new palm oil facilities.
It is hard for food companies not to get drawn into the temptation of using attractive label claims that may be shrouded by a veil of doubt. But the real risk comes when the 'if you don't know, don't ask' question is finally answered.
In the first in a series of articles on the potential and dangers of health claims, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the different types of claims that can be used on food, beverage and dietary supplement products in the US.
The Canadian delegation for Codex will dispute mandatory labeling
for the amount of health-related ingredients in processed foods,
considering current guidelines to be sufficient.
Ocean Spray is continuing to push into the Asia-Pacific
bakery market with a new partnership with Taiwan-based baker
ChiaTe, the company announced yesterday.
Gum Technology is introducing a new line of hydrocolloid and
stabilizer blends to replace eggs in custards, doughs and baked
goods, in an effort to help manufacturers reduce the impact of high
egg prices.
Frutarom is launching new premium fruit, vegetable and herb
preparations made with a unique process, which is said to retain
their natural characteristics and reduce the need for additives.
Givaudan has reported strong sales for the first quarter ending
March 31 with results significantly boosted by the continuing
integration of Quest International.
Government officials, nutritionists and consumer groups will next
week examine the state food labeling and marketing as part of
efforts to reduce childhood obesity globally.
The Peruvian berry Berberis boliviana Lechler is a rich
source of pigments that could naturally colour products like
yoghurts and replace synthetics, suggests new research from the US.
DSM has formally launched its new InsuVital ingredient in the US
market, where it hopes it will be snapped up by functional food
manufacturers looking to market their products to pre-diabetics.
Excessive intake of aspartame may inhibit the ability of enzymes in
the brain to function normally, suggests a new review that could
fan the flames of controversy over the sweetener.
Advanced Food Systems aims to ease the impact of rising wheat
prices with the launch of an ingredient system to reduce semolina,
thereby saving costs on pasta production.
There remains insufficient clinical evidence either way to back
claims that increased consumption of water can grant additional
health benefits to consumers, a group of scientists have claimed.
Canadian specialty foods firm SunOpta has completed the acquisition
of Dutch organic ingredients company, Tradin Organic Agriculture,
it announced yesterday.
Mexican researchers are evaluating the use of cyclodextrins as
carriers for anti-microbial ingredients in fresh-cut products, as
the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for
preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
FDA's comment that it does not consider high fructose corn syrup to
be 'natural' has generated heated debate in the US food industry,
with one camp relieved for the clarification, while the other camp
opposes it as...
Cosun is expecting its recent acquisition of CSM Suiker to prop up
its margins somewhat in the coming year, as conditions remain tough
for the European sugar industry.
Products containing high fructose corn syrup cannot be considered 'natural' and should not be labeled as such, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Ohio's ongoing regulatory debate about how best to label milk
derived from cows treated with growth hormones has taken another
turn with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) revising a rule
that restricted 'free from'...
Tate & Lyle is expecting to report £11m less profit that
predicted for the year ended March 31, as a result of unfavourable
exchange rates against the US dollar, but is still expecting to
maintain levels seen in the first half.
Growing regular tomatoes in a mulch of hairy vetch activates the
same flavour and nutrition-boosting genes and metabolic pathways as
in transgenic tomatoes, report ARS scientists.
Legacy Foods has been acquired by energy- and grain-based foods
company CHS, in a move that is expected to take the textured soy
protein supplier 'to the next level'.
Sabinsa Corporation is making its selenium ingredient available for
food and beverage manufacturers in the US, following a recent GRAS
(generally recognized as safe) certification.
Using stabilised rice bran (SRB) in battered and fried products in
place of wheat flour cuts fat, calories, sodium content and cost,
according to new research.
Two dried fruit specialists have joined forces to create Shoreline
Fruit, a new company positioned to benefit from growth in
fruit-derived ingredients, and to offer security of supply from
farm right through to finished products.
