Industry Voices – Functional Gum Formulator
High-dose weight loss gum launches in US
A high-dose satiety gum containing a potato extract and African mango has launched in the US that takes four pieces to achieve clinically-backed results.
Archives for March 5, 2013
Dairy Farmers of America facing court over alleged ‘manipulative’ dairy trading
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is facing court over allegations that it manipulated trading in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Cheese Spot and Milk Futures markets to drive up the price of dairy products across the US.
Improved traceability could cut cost of major foodborne disease outbreak by $14m
Up to $14m could be shaved off the cost of major outbreaks of illness caused by foodborne pathogens, according to a report just issued by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
Horizon Milling and ConAgra Mills to join forces to create Ardent Mills: ‘We will bring some hybrid vigor’ says VP
A major new player in the flour milling industry will emerge later this year following the merger of ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling (a joint venture between Cargill and CHS) to create a new company called Ardent Mills.
Health Canada approves Ingredion’s NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber as dietary fiber source
Health Canada has approved Ingredion’s NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber as a source of dietary fiber under its revised Fiber Policy for Labeling and Advertising of Dietary Fiber-Containing Food Products, introduced in February 2012.
Global report on food colours
Clean label trend helps drive natural colours to overtake synthetics
Natural colours have overtaken their synthetic counterparts for the first time ever, and the trend towards clean label products is one of the key drivers according to new data from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research.
Choice Organic Teas teams with Bastyr University on line of wellness teas
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Choice Organic Teas has joined forces with Bastyr Univesity to formulate and launch a co-branded line of functional teas.
Confectionery not recession proof; target emerging markets, says Goldman Sachs
The confectionery industry is not immune to economic recession and must exploit opportunities in emerging economies to grow, according to an analyst from Goldman Sachs.
Big interview: Ingrid Hirstin Lazcano, CEO, Andean Dream
Ancient grains, Andean dreams and space food: How one quinoa cookie firm hit the big time
A technical paper produced by NASA in 1993 observes: "While no single food can supply all the essential life sustaining nutrients, quinoa comes as close as any other in the plant or animal kingdom.”