Mastertaste is aiming to tap two key trends for food formulation
with it new range of Active Botanicals: natural flavours and
perceived health benefits.
Asian Palm Oil Company is planning a flotation on Aim this month,
according to reports, in a bid to cash in on the increasing
international demand for the edible oil.
Cognis has developed a new whipping agent under its Lamequick brand
using vegetable oils that are free from lauric acid, thus avoiding
the soapy taste that can result from interactions with herbs and
spices.
Coffee sales in the US have seen strong growth over the past five
years, although the increases are a result of higher prices rather
than higher volumes, according to a report by Mintel, which reveals
that the category is threatened...
Houston, Texas, is hosting a symposium on the functionality of
fruits and vegetables this week, set to provide a forum for
academia and industry to exchange ideas on how to tailor
phytonutrients for health.
Sipal Partners has developed an organic fructose syrup with
exceptionally high fructose content, providing a sweetener low in
calories and with a low glycemic index for a growing market sector
in Europe.
Palsgaard, CP Kelco and Danisco have said they are researching
ingredients' potential to reduce reliance on commodities in food
products, but are manufacturers really prepared to reformulate to
help control costs?
Consumer awareness of 'bad' fats is at an all-time high, but people
are still lacking key information to better understand what they
eat, according to a new survey by the American Heart Association
(AHA).
DSM Food Specialities has developed a new mould and yeast inhibitor
for meat products, said to ensure an even coating of natamycin on
products like sausages and give stronger protection against health
risks.
Fermenting purple sweet potatoes may lead to better extraction and
stability of the anthocyanin pigments for use as natural food
colourings, Chinese researchers report.
Anheuser Busch yesterday denied claims by environmental
organisation Greenpeace that batches of its beer, including the
flagship brand Budweiser, contain genetically modified (GM)
materials.
Chr Hansen is expanding its flavour production centre in Denmark to
enhance its product range, efficiency and service to customers and
strengthen its position in the dairy flavourings market in Europe.
Higher intakes of Vitamin C and linoleic acid are associated with
better skin-ageing appearance, according to a recent study
published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Icelandic food group Bakkavor has acquired UK flavourings firm
Welcome Food Ingredients for an unspecified sum - an unusual move
for a company that describes itself as a leading fresh prepared
foods and produce provider.
A manufacturer of pectin-derived hydrocolloids claims that its
ingredients could be used as a more cost effective means of
preserving functionality in yoghurts.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission is to create guidelines for
assessing the risk of imported food made with non-approved
genetically modified plant material, which would help relax trade
barriers.
DSM has become the latest citric acid producer to announce a price
increase, at a time when industry fears a shortage of Western-made
material unless costs can be passed on.
Scientists in Finland suggest that carbohydrates released into
process waters of softwood mills could offer the food industry with
a novel source of mannans to rival guar gum and friends.
Tate & Lyle has opened a new research and development centre in
Shanghai, China to help manufacturers develop food products that
are targeted to the preferences of Asian consumers.
Hairy roots, structures formed by a common soil bacterium after it
infects a plant, could be tailored to become natural factories to
produce food flavourings, researchers have reported.
Manufacturers of food and beverage products are expected to start
investing more in shopper marketing strategies, which are widely
thought to increase sales and competitiveness, and build brand
loyalty, according to a GMA report.
Wild Flavors will next week expand into new facilities opposite its
current location, a move that reflects the flavor manufacturer's
fast pace of growth.
Phytosterols incorporated into low-fat fermented milk was effective
in lowering LDL cholesterol levels in people with slightly elevated
cholesterol, French researchers have reported.
DSM has developed a new enzyme for citrus fruit processing, which
retains a cloudy appearance in juice drinks and makes them more
visually appealing to consumers.
Soup sales in the US have slowed over the past year, prompting
Mintel to suggest that manufacturers and marketers need to rethink
their level of innovation and their market strategies if they want
to grow sales over the next five...
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is holding a global
conference on probiotics in 2008, thereby setting the stage for
discussion on standards and regulations for the so-called friendly
bacteria.
Novozymes, a world leader in bio-innovation, has significantly
increased its presence in the Indian market by completing this week
the acquisition of the enzyme activities of Bangalore-based Biocon
Limited.
Pickles, chutneys and relish should develop a healthier image by
using low calorie content and switching to fresh ingredients to
reverse their increasing unpopularity, according to market research
firm Mintel.
A sustainable harvest of nutrient-rich, pest- and
drought-resistant, high-yield rice could be within reach thanks to
recent genetic advances, Chinese researchers have reported.
The market for licensed kids' foods has taken a strong blow from
recent anti-obesity efforts, but after a period of re-adjustment,
sales of these products should again pick up, forecasts a new
report.
As the yellow fats market competes against products for consumers
aspiring to healthier lifestyles, Mintel has highlighted how
manufacturers of these goods should play up their taste attributes.
Symrise, a manufacturing company of flavours and fragrances, seeks
to strengthen its farm-to-fork approach in vanilla production and
improve its international standing in the fragrance and flavouring
market through its integration...
A brand new test for food processors can spot within five minutes
the presence of biogenic amines, naturally occurring toxins that
cause headaches, researchers claim.
A number of flavor and fragrance companies in the US have united
under one umbrella to create Agilex Flavors & Fragrances Group,
which aims to carve its niche as a leading player in the market.
A recent warning letter sent by FDA has again brought the 'natural'
sweetener stevia into the spotlight, prompting the regulatory
agency to say it soon expects to be petitioned to approve the
ingredient for use in foods...
The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) sugar producing countries
have said they are deeply concerned about the amendments to the EU
sugar reform, which brings to an end "preferential access" to
Europe's market.
Manufacturers of frozen meals in the US need to focus on new
product development and penetration into currently underserved
consumer groups in order to achieve growth in a tight market, says
Mintel.
Dividing carbohydrates into 'good' and 'bad' carbs is misleading,
and cannot be used as a measurement to prevent overweight and
obesity, according to a review of scientific literature on the
contentious topic.
Two new varieties of southernpeas claim to feature superior color,
texture and flavor, reported US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
scientists yesterday.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced it will
prioritise its own review of the six colours at the heart of the
recent study linking certain artificial additives with children's
hyperactivity.
Spice firm McCormick has posted increased sales in its industrial
business for the third quarter, but these were largely driven by
price increases as the company struggled to offset rising costs.