High commodity prices are driving demand amongst food companies to reformulate products for the sake of affordability, according to International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF)
French supplier Roquette is hailing the potential of polyols to boost dental health, following recent article 14 positive opinions for sugar-free gum from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
EFSA says it has completed phase one of its safety review of flavouring substances used in the EU, with opinions on 2067 substances delivered, and will start to assess new flavourings submitted in accordance with new guidelines.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has launched a logo that can be displayed on product packaging to inform consumers that the palm oil within has been sourced following RSPO rules.
Roquette has announced a tie-up with renewable oil and bioproducts firm Solazyme to develop and commercialise microalgae-derived food ingredients from 2011.
The continued development of nano-structured iron compounds may allow for innovative fortification of wheat and rice-based foods, suggests new research from Switzerland.
Phenolic acids retain their antioxidant activity after the baking process, said researchers who claim their findings are critical in terms of the development of functional foods.
Galactic has developed a new powder form of lactic acid for use in bakery products and mixes, which can avoid the need for liquid lactic acid to be added to the dough.
Galam Group has signed an agreement with Czech company VUC Services to develop new liquid sweetener blends, as part of its strategy to spread its reach into new European markets.
The worldwide growth in the food processing sector, fast-expanding emerging markets and increasingly strict regulatory regimes are all set to drive global demand for food safety products to US$13.6bn by 2014, according to a new report.
The whey protein industry is gathering data to submit article 13.5 health claims after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last month rejected a slew of generic, article 13.1 protein and whey protein-related dossiers.
Dietary intake of red meat or processed meat has no positive association with the occurrence of prostate cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of 26 studies.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a guidance document on data exchange as part of a wider project to harmonise data collection methods related to food and feed safety.
“Strong organic growth” has led Kerry Ingredients to acquire US ingredients firm Agilex, as its flavours and ingredients business grew 6 per cent relative to the first nine months of 2009.
International consensus is needed on testing strategies to determine the endocrine activities of substances that may be hazardous to human health such as food and drink packaging component, BPA, claims a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report.
The three top reasons for buying a particular bread brand are consistent quality, health, and value for money, according to a Novozymes consumer survey which investigated the habits of 3794 consumers in the UK, France, German and Sweden.
Demand for whey and lactose ingredients is showing strong growth after a significant fall in demand in 2008/2009 following big price rises the year before, according to a new report from food and drink industry analysts, 3A Business Consulting.
The Hochdorf Group has relocated its wheat germ processing from Steinhausen to Hochdorf after space was created at its headquarters by the termination of certain packaging activities last year.
All palm oil used in The Netherlands will be certified by the RSPO by 2015, as all the suppliers and buyers in the Dutch market have signed a manifesto and pledged to work towards this goal.
Recovery in the chocolate market is underway in the US, Brazil and China but Western Europe has been slow to rebound and Eastern Europe still shows negative growth rates, said Barry Callebaut as it released robust full year results for 2010.
Tate & Lyle has now realised the full benefits of bringing together its sucralose manufacturing activities at one site, and despite lower selling prices its specialty ingredients division has reported volume gains and 27 per cent higher operating...
German-based food stabiliser manufacturer Hydrosol says that increasing numbers of EU food producers are requesting its help to develop clean-label systems.
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany has outlined strategies for minimising potential health risks from the migration into food of mineral oil from cardboard packs made from recycled paper.
Some consumers perceive healthy food ingredients such as garlic more negatively than traditional poorly perceived additives such as GM, according to a top UK food research organisation.
Regulations are intended to protect consumers and ensure there is scientific evidence that foods placed on the market are safe and do what they say on the label. But they can also cause an innovation go-slow – at least until the European institutions...
Expert opinion and networking will remain a key element to gathering and analysing data of emerging risks in food and feed, according to a new report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The method by which dietary trans fats cause hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) may have been identified by a new study on mice fed a high trans fat diet.
Consumers do not understand the role of sugars in the diet, according to a new report from IGD that suggests food businesses can improve the information they provide to aid understanding.
NutraIngredients-USA.com will host the first virtual conference and expo dedicated to weight management, showcasing the latest trends and strategies in weight management for the food, beverage and dietary supplements industries.
The chocolate and confectionery fats division showed strong seasonal volume improvements, claims leading oil and fats supplier AarhusKarlshamn as it releases third quarter financial results for 2010.
Investment in research and development, including new product development, is a key growth strategy in the food industry, but how does the current investment in research compare to investments in advertising current products.
Strong performance in DSM’s nutrition segment helped the company achieve third-quarter operating profit of €185m; up 28 per cent on the €144m reported in the same quarter of last year.
Uh-oh, surely not another industry-sponsored front-of-pack nutrition label! Food industry engagement is welcome, but let’s take it slowly – no one benefits until we figure out a system that works.
An ageing workforce, men shopping for the family, and whether to cater to obesity or counter it. Just three of the food trends likely to affect decision-making in the food industry in 2011, according to Mintel.
A new £4.2m funding project will cover 50 per cent of employee training costs in the UK food and drink industry and aims to deliver flexible training courses in addition to full qualifications.
Regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of 11 published studies.
Strong growth is expected in the global carotenoids market due to increased research into health benefits and consumer interest in natural foods, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
The leading traders of physical raw sugar claim that the commodity is likely to surge to a 30-year high in the coming months, with all eyes on the pending Indian sugar crop output which is hoped will ease supply pressures.
