Do probiotics work in outer space? Yakult launches mission to find out...
How do our gut bacteria handle a prolonged stint in space? And do probiotics work in the same way up there vs down here on earth?
Archives for July 8, 2012
ConAgra introduces wholegrain white flour with stronger gluten for reduced-cost baking
ConAgra Mills has introduced a new wholegrain white flour that reduces added gluten requirements, is more absorbent, and has high mix tolerance, thereby cutting costs for bakers, the company claims.
'Appetite-suppressing' effect of proteins explained by researchers
Researchers have mapped out the chain reaction of signals that send satiety messages to the brain after a protein-rich meal.
Campbell creates $1.2bn healthy beverage platform via Bolthouse Farms deal
Campbell Soup's acquisition of Bolthouse Farms will create a new $1.2bn healthy beverages platform combining Campbell's V8 veg/fruit brand and Bolthouse's super-premium chilled beverages and boost Campbell’s presence in faster-growing fresh food...
How is industry responding to demand for allergen-free foods?
The range of 'free from' foods available on supermarket shelves has skyrocketed in recent years, alongside increasing incidence and diagnosis of food allergies and intolerance. In this video interview, COO of American Key Food Products (AKFP) Mel Festejo...
PepsiCo and Müller JV yogurts to enter booming US market
Müller Quaker Dairy – the joint venture between PepsiCo and German firm Müller – has set its sights on the booming US yogurt market through the launch of three products never before available in the country.
Novel plant source of omega-3s DHA and EPA should be commercialized by 2020, says Cargill
A completely new source of the coveted long chain omega-3s EPA and DHA should be commercialized by the end of the decade thanks to a multi-million-dollar tie up between ingredient giants BASF and Cargill to produce the next generation of canola oils.
PureCircle: High purity stevia volumes up 20% plus
High purity stevia volume sales at PureCircle have increased by more than 20% year-on-year, PureCircle reported in a pre-close update for the second half of its financial year.