Slovenian ingredients firm Vitiva is seeking to tap potential for
its rosemary markets in the Russian meat sector, with a new
strategic alliance with Elite Food Ingredients of Moscow.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported a modest third quarter
increase in income, with a strong performance from its corn
processing segment boosting flagging profits in other divisions.
Gadot is taking its first ever step outside Israel with a joint
venture to build a new citric acid plant in China - a project that
it expects to yield significant cost advantages thanks to the
fermentation technology of partner Jiangsu...
Flavor manufacturers and flavored-food producers need to develop a
timely, effective response to identify and reduce cases of lung
disease in workers exposed to flavors such as diacetyl, said the
CDC in a report last week.
A protein-pectin combination could be effective for
encapsulating water-soluble ingredients like some vitamins for use
in acidic foods, Canadian scientists have reported.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI)
is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the
international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest
developments in grain-based science and technology.
Whey produced by the dairy industry could have added value as a
prime ingredient in the next wave of biodegradable packaging and
other materials, according to new research.
Danisco is launching a new emulsifier and stabilizer
system for vegetable-based whipping cream, which it says
has benefits compared with both with dairy cream and other
vegetable alternatives.
French supplier Euringus is introducing a new organic pea fibre to
its ingredient range, which it expects will help food makers meet
demand for fibre-enriched products in Europe in the light of
consumer campaigns.
A chitosan-containing complex was more effective at stabilising
citrus flavours and could offer a cost-effective alternative to gum
arabic, suggests joint Italian-US research.
Solae and Senomyx have entered into a collaborative agreement for
the development of new flavor ingredients intended to enhance the
taste characteristics of soy proteins.
Chocolate giants Hershey and Barry Callebaut, have teamed up for a
landmark partnership which will see the Swiss cocoa producer
providing the raw material for Hershey's chocolate products and
expanding facilities in South America.
DSM Food Specialities is opening a new process flavour plant in
Xinghuo, China, which it says will expand its product range and
double capacity to make the Dutch company becomes the largest
process flavour maker in the world.
Propolis, the waxy resin collected by honeybees and currently
marketed for its health benefits, could also find use as a
natural food preservative, suggests new research.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) estimates that a major citrus
fruit scam in Italy has defrauded the EU budget of up to €50m in EC
aid for the processing of certain fruits.
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club
crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according
to market researcher Mintel.
Polyphenols, antioxidants linked to a long list of health benefits,
may not be so good for you when taken in larger doses found in
supplements and foritified foods, researchers have said.
Soy hypocotyls, a by-product of the soy protein industry, could
offer a cheap and readily accessible alternative of protein
isolates, a joint US-China study has reported.
The UK's Food Standards Agency is planning a review of the Sudan I
incident, which led to a massive recall of food products containing
the illegal dye in February and March 2005, and is seeking comments
from interested parties.
Frutarom is continuing its strategic shopping spree with the
acquisition of UK flavour firm Jupiter, less than a month after an
agreement to acquire Belmay.
Marketing strategies - two words that incorporate everything from
pseudo scientific research to shock value advertising campaigns.
But shouldn't honesty be the best policy?
British ingredient giant Tate & Lyle yesterday completed the
sale of its Canadian sugar refining business, as the firm makes
another step away from the commodity end of the market.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reaffirmed its
position on the safety of aspartame, following a review of a
European study that had linked the artificial sweetener to cancer.
Royal Cosun has received long-awaited approval for its planned
acquisition of CSM Suiker, news that is welcomed not only by the
companies but also by sugar-beet growers.
Solanic is planning a one-day debate on the potential benefits of
vegetable protein and whether functional barriers that presently
lead some companies to plump for animal protein may be overcome.
Beverage giant Anheuser-Busch has been called on to cease marketing
of its Spykes malt-based beverages, which have been accused of
carrying 'illegal' warning labels.
A range of development projects, from functional dairy proteins to
cheddar cheese, will benefit from a multi-million euro investment
in Ireland's dairy industry, the country's government has
announced.
The results of the EU Childhood Obesity Programme indicate that
low-protein content in infant formula may have metabolic,
endocrinal and developmental benefits for babies - which may also
have an impact on obesity at a later age.
Cutting salt intake may slash the long-term risk of cardiovascular
disease by up to 35 per cent, says a new multi-centre study from a
group of leading US universities.
Danisco is adding a new ingredient to its Dimodan NH line of
emulsifiers to tap further into the move towards hydrogenation-free
products - this time in oil and fat applications like as margarines
and spreads.
According to the Center for Science and the Public Interest, the
Quaker Oats Company is dropping certain claims from its labeling,
underscoring the sensitive nature of health claims for the
functional food industry.
Continued expansion in Asia and a 12.4 per cent rise in
sales were the key highlights during the
first quarter 2007 for international packaging group Crown.
Designing foods with trans-fat alternatives must be a
'multidisciplinary' approach, say Danisco scientists in a review
that looks towards a trans-fat free future.
In the first of a new series of exclusive interviews, Professor Peter van Bladeren, Nestlé's director of science and research, tells Stephen Daniells how collaboration is key to innovation at the Nestlé Research Center.
Days after English researchers proposed an equation to make the
ultimate bacon buttie, a new study from the US has reported that
frequent consumption of cured meats like bacon may increase the
risk of developing chronic obstructive...
The agreements just keep rolling in for Probi after the probiotic
company announced a new license agreement with an unnamed, but
well-established European food company.
Increases in foodborne illnesses from salmonella and
escherichia coli during 2006 could be due to outbreaks in
previously unaffected food such as peanut butter and spinach,
according to the findings of a new report.
Tate & Lyle has signed an agreement to acquire an 80 per cent
holding in German family-run specialty ingredients firm GC Hahn -
the latest step in a refocusing on value-added ingredients in place
of commodities.
The US Hispanic population forms a core consumer base for drinks
giant Cadbury Schweppes, which is confident this segment will drive
growth amidst a general environment of declining soft drinks sales.
EU agriculture minister Mariann Fischer Boal is willing to consider
a transition period for the adoption of EU fruit and vegetable
reforms, according to reports, which would act as a cushion for the
processing sector.
NutraCea has entered into an agreement with Archer Daniels Midland
(ADM) for the production of its stabilized rice bran - a
significant accomplishment for the young company as it brings its
nutritious ingredient to the mainstream...