Archives for March 10, 2008

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Macphie makes non hydrogenated cream alternatives

By  Laura Crowley

Ingredients manufacturer Macphie has developed a range of non-hydrogenated dairy cream alternatives aimed at meeting the growing demand for healthy yet indulgent products.

New computer model may improve fruit storage

By  Linda Rano

A computer model has been developed to improve the long-term storage of fleshy fruit under controlled atmospheres, according to a report published by researchers at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium.

Value-added churns profits for Friesland

By  Jess Halliday

Friesland Foods' strategy of developing value-added ingredients from dairy instead of supplying bulk commodities looks to be paying off, as its industrial division saw a 24 per cent increase in revenue in 2007.

Natural trans fats not as bad as industrial-produced: study

By  Stephen Daniells

Trans fatty acids are not created equal, according to the results of the European-wide TRANSFACT study, with natural sources not sharing the detrimental health effects as their industrially-produced counterparts.

New alliance to boost Mediterranean diet

By  Chris Jones

Companies whose products form part of the much-vaunted Mediterranean diet have joined forces to promote the benefits of healthy, European-style eating to US consumers.

The importance of quality assurance

Naturex talks about the importance of sourcing quality-assured ingredients, and the measures a company should have in place to ensure it meets the highest standards.