A blend of gum arabic, maltodextrin and modified starch improved
stability and flavour content of microencapsulated cumin, the spice
flavour, says new research.
The value of the European functional foods market is a mere
fraction of the US market, according to a new report from
Datamonitor that highlights untapped potential in the continent.
Ingredients firm Bunge has continued to see an improved performance
in its last quarter, prompting the company to forecast a year of
"improved earnings" next year.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has launched a range of functional
wheat protein isolates designed to enhance the taste, texture and
appearance of cereal products.
EFSA has met with the four member states currently involved in GM
environmental risk assessments in order to discuss the development
of an EU-wide approach.
Leading US ingredient firm Cargill has announced the appointment of
a new chief executive officer, a move that comes in the same week
as a leadership reshuffle in competitor ADM.
The EU has expressed concern that new anti-dumping tariffs imposed
on exports of its potato starch by China, are unfairly targeting
producers within the bloc.
The battle against cloned food has moved up a notch, with the
Center for Food Safety joining a major dairy firm yesterday in
protests against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Beta-carotene, a carotenoid already extensively used as a colorant,
improved the colour of reduced-fat mayonnaise using beta-glucan,
without affecting texture, says new research.
New UK government proposals to allow up to 0.9 per cent GM in
organic food without it being labelled threatens a highly lucrative
industry, claim campaigners.
America's dairy industry has ripped into the Bush administration's
'ineffective' spending plans for the sector, warning the proposals
will not help domestic farmers or improve prospects of a world
trade deal.
A Canadian industry association has singled out functional foods as
a potentional savior of the country's manufacturing sector.
However, it insists Canada will miss out on this unless its heavy
regulatory environment is loosened.
Opportunities are rife within the French confectionery sector for
those manufacturers willing to invest in innovation targeted at
European consumers, according to a report by the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
Health Canada this week updated the country's food guide for the
first time in over a decade to provide the "best, most current
information available for eating well and living healthy,"
according to Canada's health...
Orange prices in the US have shot up in the past few years on the
back of an unexpected supply squeeze, but Florida's production
potential could mean things will soon start to look up, according
to some industry experts.
Leading agricultural firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) today
announced a leadership reshuffle, a move that comes as the company
positions itself for "continued growth" .
A range of functional ingredients solutions has been launched by
Tate & Lyle, as it looks to capitalise on consumer demand for
healthy yoghurts and dairy drinks.
ReGen Therapeutics is today issuing over 150m new shares to raise
£1.1m, in part to fund ongoing development of its Colostrinin
nutraceutical that is expected to be commercialised this year.
Quality will be key to a strong European food sector, agriculture
commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel told a Brussels conference on
food quality certification yesterday.
With the increasing use of some of their raw materials for the
production of biofuels, snack makers have called on the European
Commission to take measures to ensure they do not face further
price hikes for their supplies.
Oat products with a higher fat content could be eligible to carry a
heart health claim, according to a new proposal by the US Food and
Drug Administration (FDA).
The safety of America's food supply again remains a government
priority for next year, according to details released yesterday
from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2008 budget.
The UK's Institute of Food Science & Technology has published
an updated information statement on salt and salt reduction - one
of the hottest topics in the food industry at the moment.
Using pectolytic and hemicellulytic enzymes to change the
microstructure of potato cells in French fries improves the quality
of the finished product, suggests research from Novozymes.
Parmalat has been awarded €25m from Banca Popolare di Milano as
part of its ongoing fight to recover money from financial
institutions allegedly implicated in the firm's collapse.
The UK's Institute of Food Science & Technology has published
an updated information statement on trans fatty acids one of the
hottest topics in the food industry at the moment.
Marigot is introducing a new version of its Aquamin ingredient,
intended to facilitate calcium fortification in the burgeoning
beverage market without impairing taste or colour.
The past two decades have seen an improvement in the quality of
people's diets designed to prevent heart disease, according to a
new study, which reveals an overall increase in fruit, vegetable
and grain consumption.
General Mills is to change the packaging of some of its products as
well as embark on a new marketing campaign in an effort to promote
good nutrition to children.
Stung by a labor board ruling against it and a $1.1m settlement,
Smithfield Foods has been forced to announce it will allow workers
to hold a new vote on unionisation at its giant plant in Tar Heel,
North Carolina.
After acquisitions and new products to speed up drug discovery,
winning an award was the icing on the cake for lab automation
specialist Thermo Fisher.
Lonza has reported the integration of its new assets into its
nutrition activities and saw demand increase for its existing store
of healthy ingredients in 2006 - yet margins continued to slide.
Another push has been made this week to promote the consumption of
whole grains, with a new fact sheet sent to thousands of dietitians
around the nation aiming to provide people with simple information
and advice about the grains.
Oil from genetically modified sunflowers has increased stability
against oxidation, giving them a longer shelf life, as well as
having an improved health profile, suggests new research.
Corn Products International has reported "record" sales for
2006, closing its 100th anniversary year with what it had forecast
to be its "best year ever" .
French dairy group Danone has bought complete control of its
Japanese joint venture, lured by the promise of riches from rapidly
growing consumer demand for healthy dairy products.
US agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) today reported
strong results for the first half of the year, saying its
performance takes it further towards its strategic goal.
Pectin gels improved the caloric profile of mayonnaise without
changing the texture, says research that may offer interesting
possibilities for mayonnaise formulators.
Tate & Lyle has been forced to close its UK citric acid
operations in the face of intense competition from Chinese imports
and oversupply in the world market.