A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of
omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect
against the cancer.
A new study has presented strong evidence that food preferences are
largely governed by hereditary rather than social and environmental
factors, especially when it comes to a taste for garlic, coffee and
fruit and veg.
Danisco is taking its natural food protection services to a new
level with the launch of a new label called Care4U, which combines
ingredients with advice and analytical support.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may consider revising its
regulations on salt, and has set a public hearing to examine the
possible implications of tighter limits.
French supplier Euringus has developed three organic, clean-label
Bourbon Madagascar vanilla extracts that retain the volatile
flavours and vary in strength.
Halloween is one of the top holiday in terms of volume
sales for confectioners, as consumers will spend more than $2.1bn
(€1.5bn) on chocolate and sweets later this month in the US alone,
states a new report.
Flavour industry innovators are seeking inspiration from ever more
exotic superfruits like lula and camu camu, in a bid to both
harness their healthy reputation and present new offerings to
counter consumers' organoleptic boredom.
The import of American peanuts by European countries is now simpler
and quicker because the European Commission has approved the
pre-export aflatoxin tests carried out by the USA.
No sweetener currently available on the market has proven to be
a fully satisfactory replacement for sugar, but the emergence of
stevia could rekindle hope, according to Freedonia. The analyst
examines the sweetener market in the...
The use of potassium, magnesium and calcium salts in place of
sodium chloride could lead to breads with 33 per cent less salt
than normal, with changes in texture and mouthfeel, according to
new research from South Africa.
Finding out about the food safety requirements and alerts in other
countries just got easier, with the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
launching a searchable database of member governments' measures.
Food and drink makers need balance between style and substance
to capture a slice of the growing market for teen-targeted
products, Mintel tells FoodNavigator-USA.com in the first of a
series of exclusive articles contributed by global...
With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from
contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices --
there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely
'The Weather'.
A collaboration between researchers in Cameroon and France is
exploring the potential of ambarella peel as a source of pectin,
and could offer industry a novel ingredient with new properties.
A Californian mushroom firm could face fraud investigations
following accusations that it has violated organic standards and
country of origin labeling laws.
With new legislation covering flavourings is a hot topic for debate
by the European Parliament and Council, a leading consultant set
out some of the main flashpoints of debate and potential challenges
for the industry.
Danisco has today spoken for the first time about the benefits it
expects its new partnership with Firmenich to bring to customers,
and its impact on innovation in the field of taste and texture.
The humble caper, a small addition to the Mediterranean plate, is a
rich source of antioxidants, and exhibits protective benefits even
when consumed in the small concentrations used for flavouring, says
a new study from Italy.
Two new soy-based ingredients could allow
processors to replace higher-priced dairy
counterparts without significantly affecting nutrition and
taste, their manufacturer claims.
Flavor firm Wild reports seeing a surge in interest for its
diacetyl-free butter flavors, following rekindled concerns in
recent months surrounding the safety of the ingredient.
Biocell Technology has introduced a version of its Biocell collagen
II ingredient that is being marketed as taste-free and therefore
with applications expanded to include ready-to-drink formulations,
chewables and functional foods.
European Muslims are underserved by Halal food options, says
certification expert from Singapore, while Southeast Asia and the
Middle East are eyed by certified Western companies keen on
exports.
Following the Southampton study that cast safety suspicions over
certain artificial colourings, ingredients firms are redoubling
their development and communication efforts to highlight
alternatives from other sources.
A breakfast high in insoluble fibre could aid weight loss by
reducing appetite, lowering food intake and reducing the glycemic
response to a meal consumed 75 minutes later, according to new
research.
A shocking report which predicts more than half the population of
Britain will be extremely overweight by 2050 could give an
incentive for developing personalised nutrition as a tool for
cutting obesity.
Chrysantis announced its branded zeaxanthin has achieved Generally
Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status, opening up the potential for the
ingredient to be used in a new category of functional food and
beverages.
The use and stability of dairy proteins as emulsifiers could be
massively extended by adding sodium alginate into the mix,
according to new research from Massachusetts.
A second Japanese company has set-up operations in The Netherlands'
renowned Food Valley this year, underscoring the region's strategic
importance, both in R&D and in proximity to the high-potential
European market.
Manufacturers of organic goods may no longer use certain nonorganic
color ingredients or the food additive potassium tartrate,
following the publication of a new rule by the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
Traditional herbal medicines from India may also offer a novel
source of antioxidants for the food industry for boosting both the
shelf-life and nutritional content of food, according to a new
review.
Agri-business giant Cargill has engaged in a joint venture with
Spain's largest olive oil producer, Hojiblanca, to source, trade
and supply customers worldwide with private label and bulk olive
oil.
Aurora Organic Dairy is the subject of class action lawsuits being
filed today, which allege that the firm has violated organic
requirements in some of its dairy farms.
Cargill was this week slapped with an E coli lawsuit related to
contaminated frozen ground beef products sold by the firm's Meat
Solutions Corporation.
Manufacturers of cakes and pies should focus on health, gourmet and
unique flavors in order to increase their competitiveness in the US
market, according to a new report by Mintel.
Russian healthy food producers Wimm-Bill-Dann has increased its
presence by taking over a dairy producer in Georgia, which will
help supply markets in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Tea, seemingly always in the headlines for its potential health
benefits, could also offer an interesting source of food
preservatives, Chinese researchers report.
The use of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a functional
ingredient in skim milk can cut body fat mass by three per cent,
says a new study from Spain.
Scientists have found that the evolutionary distance of animal
proteins to human proteins determines how likely they are to
trigger a food allergy - research that could help with the
development of free-from foods and allergy therapies.
Food giant ConAgra has been accused of being "reckless"
and was on Friday slapped with a lawsuit following its nationwide
recall of salmonella-contaminated pot pie products.
Suedzucker has adjusted its profit and revenue expectations for
full year 2007/8 following EU moves to make sugar reform more
attractive to growers, indicating that the industry efforts to
lessen the blow for the industry could be...
Nestle and Dannon, two of the nation's leading food companies, have
declined to join a widespread industry move to limit advertising of
unhealthy foods to children.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has
released a paper on probiotics that adds to claims the value-adding
active cultures are not appropriately regulated.
Fresh from its acquisition of Danisco's flavours unit, Firmenich
has uncovered details on its partnership with the ingredients firm
to research taste and texture interactions.
Germany-based retailer Metro has taken Kellogg's products off
its shelves after the cereal company attempted to pass on
higher commodity costs through price hikes.
The antioxidant capacity of fresh fruit and vegetables does not
decrease during storage, and the polyphenol content even increases,
suggests new research.
The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo -
used on the packaging of member products - in order to better
convey the link between grains and vitality.