A bill designed to set nutritional standards for foods sold in
schools was last week re-introduced, after gathering strong support
from scientific and education communities.
Trehalose, a sugar found naturally in mushrooms, honey, lobster and
shrimp, improves the aroma and quality of dried fruit ingredients,
suggests a new study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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" .
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.
Improving nutrition in schools and fighting trade barriers are two
priorities of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2007 farm
bill proposal, unveiled yesterday by Agriculture Secretary Mike
Johanns.
Higher intake of fats is associated with lower body weight, says
new research from Sweden that offers an alternative side to the
role of fat intake in the rise of obesity.
The European Parliament is next month set to vote on a report that
calls obesity a "European epidemic" and proposes that all countries
implement certain measures to combat the growing condition.
Encapsulating resveratrol, the red wine polyphenol reported to have
heart health benefits, in beta-cyclodextrin could increase the
polyphenols availability, says new research.
Food products with lower levels of 'bad' ingredients, such as fat
and sugar, have seen a sharp rise in popularity over the past year,
heading up new food and beverage product launches in 2006,
according to Mintel.
The application of vinasse, a fermented waste product obtained from
sugar processing, could help the organic apple industry eradicate a
major source of disease.
Replacing fat with orange fibre to improve the nutritional quality
of the banger does not affect the sensorial nature of the product,
Spanish researchers have reported.
Irish firm Kerry Ingredients has responded to the growth of
organics in the United States by expanding its organic ingredient
product range across the board, the firm announced yesterday.
A gluten-soy protein isolate combination has significant potential
as a carbohydrate replacer in cookies aimed at the low-carbohydrate
diet sector, say researchers.
British ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has introduced a new method to eliminate trans fats in desserts, a move that comes in response to the renewed trans fat momentum in the US.
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to
Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will
be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and
formulators in the coming years.
A 'low sugar' claim does not necessarily mean 'low calorie' or
'better for you', said the US Sugar Association, in its latest
attempt to recapture a part of the market lost to the growing
popularity of...
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers
behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by
market researcher the NPD Group.
A matrix of sucrose, gelatin and gum Arabic can successfully
encapsulate citrus flavours, and offer potential as a cheaper
alternative to pure gum Arabic for the process.
National Starch Food Innovation has launched what it claims to be
the most comprehensive source of information on resistant starch,
designed to provide an easy reference base for nutrition experts.
Broad restrictions need to be implemented on the marketing of foods
and beverages to children, as the majority of these are high in
salt, fat and sugar, according to a report by the World Health
Organization (WHO).
The high calorie, low fibre dietary pattern associated with the
Western diet are associated with an increased risk of colorectal
cancer, says new research from France.
Central and Eastern European sugar processors are bearing the brunt
of new EU reforms due to dominant Western European companies within
the industry acting in a political and not economic manner, claims
an agricultural expert.
Associated British Foods (ABF) yesterday blamed a drop in operating
profits of 21 per cent to £413m (€612.9m) before on higher energy
costs and instability arising from EU sugar reforms.
Regulation introduced by the British government to protect children
from junk food advertising is far more effective than the voluntary
US approach, an American consumer lobby group has said.
The sugar industry must take greater responsibility to ensure the
successful restructuring of the EU market, said the European
Commissioner for agriculture.
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