Consumers are increasingly seeking control in their lives, a desire
that has come to manifest itself through people's food and beverage
product choices, according to an overview of market research.
US food regulatory agencies are to hold a public meeting to discuss
the nation's draft positions on food additives ahead of a Codex
session due to take place in April.
A little piece of Fairtrade Fortnight touched the UK dairy industry
this week as the head of the Sainsbury's supermarket told farmers
he was willing to pay more for their milk.
A new trial from the US has reported that garlic may not decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, raising questions over the cardiovascular benefits of garlic.
Obtaining a GRAS opinion for products containing added
caffeine, as well as clearly labeling the substance, could help
protect food and beverage manufacturers from future regulatory
concerns, according to lawyers specializing in the...
Sabinsa Corporation anticipates an increase in the price of its
patented BioPerine following a spike in the price of black pepper,
from which the ingredient is extracted.
US agricultural giant DuPont today announced it is to begin
executing its $100m reinvestment plan, a move designed to increase
the firm's innovation and meet growing demand for grain.
Univar's Czech subsidiary has acquired the enzymes distribution
business of Ekozym, a specialised business based on the
distribution of Novozyme products.
A simple heat and irradiation treatment may reduce the levels of an
allergenic protein in prawns that may make the seafood accessible
to seafood allergy sufferers, Chinese researchers report.
Despite health concerns climbing ever higher on the consumer
agenda, snack and bread products dominate the top five grocery
brands in the UK as manufacturers see reformulated products gaining
in popularity, according to a new report.
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported a widened loss in its fourth
quarter and full year, but the firm said it expects a number of
strategic initiatives it has put in place will help it gain
momentum in 2007.
Kerry Bio-Science has launched an improved version of its
fresh-keeping ingredients for dairy products, which claims to
deliver improved performance at a lower cost.
With its United States market value swelling from approximately
$100m to more than $2bn in four years, omega-3 enriched foods make
up the strongest sector of the functional foods market - and there
is still room for significant growth.
Olive juice, obtained by pressing olive leaves, may act as an
antioxidant to prolong the frying life of frying oils, suggests a
study using sunflower oil.
Sales of smoothies in the US have rocketed over the past five
years, but manufacturers must continue to develop innovative
flavors in order to keep consumers engaged, according to a new
report by Mintel.
Danisco USA has expanded into the organic dairy sector, developing
a range of stabilizer blends designed to replace its conventional
blends in organic formulations.
The EC has concluded that the proposed acquisition of Quest by
Givaudan poses no significant impediment to effective competition
in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Tate & Lyle's appointment of a new head of global research and
development underlines the company's focus on the value-added end
of the ingredients market.
The color of a drink can affect peoples' perception of its taste,
according to new research, which claims to be the first of its kind
to examine how attributes such as color, price or brand can impact
consumer preferences.
A new device that mimics human chewing could have ramifications for
food formulators by providing a more detailed understanding of
mastication and flavour release.
Drinks giant PepsiCo is to disclose the caffeine content on cans
and bottles of its flagship soda Pepsi, a move that comes amidst
mounting debate surrounding the substance.
Givaudan's full year results for 2006 indicate that the flavour and
fragrance giant is profiting from the streamlining of its commodity
ingredient operations.
Israeli phosphatidylserine (PS)-maker Lipogen said it is in talks
with major food companies, following the FDA approved GRAS status
it obtained in 2006 and is preparing to increase production
capacity for an anticipated swell in demand.
Scientists have isolated a blue pigment from cultured soil bacteria
that could offer a natural colouring with an excellent stability
and toxicology profile for food.
Chocolate producers Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have joined forces
to improve their respective positions in the competitive European
market as the maker of Smarties chocolate hands over facilities and
a supply contract to the Swiss...
French chemical giant Rhodia have announced the continued expansion
of its China-based diphenol production with the third manufacturing
site set to open in June.
Reports from Canada indicate that country's ministry of health has
reopened its evaluation of the ban on saccharin, the artificial
sweetener linked to bladder cancer.
New technology to extract pectin from sugar beet pulp could reduce
extraction times and expand the potential of the ingredient,
suggests research from the ARS.
Indonesia's leading cooking oil producer witnessed surging share
prices on its Singapore trading debut yesterday, as investors
sought to capitalize on growing interest in the country's palm oil
sector.
Hot weather, the rising cost of raw materials and a poor potato
harvest have contributed to a downturn in the German snack market –
threatening profits for producers balancing mounting costs with
waning demand.
A higher-yielding variety of genetically modified soybeans from
Monsanto could be introduced commercially within the next few
years, according to the leading biotechnology firm.
Ingredient firm Corn Products International has completed the
acquisition of the food business of SPI Polyols, as well as the
remaining 50 percent of SPI's Brazilian joint venture.
A new genetically modified yeast variety designed for use in wine
production has been found to behave similarly to the parent
commercial yeast strains during fermentation, according to its
manufacturer First Venture Technologies.
Canadian scientists have reported that two strains of probiotic
Lactobacillus bacteria grow well in soy yoghurt cultures, opening
up opportunities for an ever growing field.
Ingredients manufacturer DSM has developed a new enzyme for the
cake and pastry industry which promises to cut raw material costs
while improving product quality.