US retailer, Albertsons, now requires its suppliers to use
temperature monitoring devices on perishable food shipments to its
distribution centers, which could force processors to invest in the
technology.
Cocoa husks, a waste product from the chocolate industry, could
offer a valuable source of dietary fibre for the low-calorie food
segment, Spanish researchers report.
UK and Canadian researchers yesterday said they have joined forces
to develop bacteria that can destroy Campylobacter, a pathogen
responsible for millions of cases of food poisoning worldwide.
High-salt diets may encourage the growth of Helicobacter
pylori bacteria in the stomach, said to be the cause of
millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year,
says a new study that may have added implications...
Agrana has reported its first set of annual results in which its
fruit segment outstripped sugar and starch as a source of revenue,
following a refocus in the wake of EU sugar reform.
Drinking a whopping ten cups of coffee a day or more could slash
the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 74 per cent, suggests
a new prospective study from Finland.
Tate & Lyle has reported a strong full year 2007, the third
consecutive year of sales growth and a key one for repositioning
towards value added ingredients. But despite this, EU sugar reform
continues to prove a drag.
The Swiss beef industry was yesterday rewarded for its efforts in
controlling bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), when the World
Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reduced its status to
"controlled risk" for the disease.
Biotech behemoth Monsanto has joined forces with gene technology
expert Chromatin to develop ways of increasing the
number of modified genes that can be inserted into crops such as
soybeans and corn.
Consumers in the UK have a low level of differentiation between
saturated and unsaturated fat, and are frustrated at the lack of
clear front-of-pack information on food products, a FSA study has
found.
Consumers prioritise freshness and taste over appearance when it
comes to selecting peanut products, according to a new UK study
commissioned by the American Peanut Council (APC).
DSM has received regulatory go-ahead for the use of Preventase in
the US, gaining GRAS certification and becoming the first enzyme
available to eliminate 90 per cent of acrylamide in baked goods.
New voluntary screening and voluntary 'No GMO!' labelling is
driving up food prices in Moscow, according to reports, with food
manufacturers complaining that the voluntary certification is
becoming mandatory for companies...
Masterfoods' U-turn over its plan to reformulate its famous
confectionery brands using animal-derived whey sets a precedent
that will prevent any other food manufacturer from flying in the
face of the global trend towards the...
The continued success of probiotics will depend on finding ways of
protecting the friendly bacteria during processing, opening up
opportunities for food ingredients and biopolymers, experts say.
Leading cocoa producer Barry Callebaut has discovered the specific
bacteria responsible for flavour creation during extensive research
into cocoa bean fermentation - enabling the company to produce
better quality chocolate in the...
Hydrocolloid supplier TIC Gums has announced the Halal
certification of its production plant, allowing the firm to enter
the niche but growing market for foods meeting the needs of Muslim
consumers.
Ingredients specialist DSM is helping bakers target the lucrative
health-conscious market with its newest enzyme product, designed to
overcome the typical obstacles associated with producing high fibre
breads.
Scientists in Germany have proposed the use of enzymes to obtain
ginger pastes with higher valuable ingredients retention, and offer
industry higher value products at lower costs.
UK supermarket Asda said it is removing artificial colours and
flavours from all of its private label food and beverage products -
the biggest indication to date of the shift towards natural
ingredients in lieu of artificial additives.
It may be a lucrative time for farmers, but the continuing boom in
grain and meat prices will put the squeeze on plant managers to
find ways to cut costs out of their supply chains.
A new range of spray dryers use a non-clogging ultrasonic atomising
nozzle, which reduces overspray that can cause atmospheric
contamination, the manufacturer claims.
Two French research institutes, CIRAD and INRA, have set up a
public interest group to promote the country's agricultural
research projects internationally.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the nation's dairy
industry are putting a stop to claims in their advertising that
dairy products cause weight loss following a petition from the
Physicians Committee for Responsible...
Symrise has completed its new €1.8m extraction and distillation
plant in Germany, intended to help meet demand for natural
flavourings for beverages in the light of the health and wellness
trend.
Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture have proposed that
spray-dried sweet potatoes may offer potential as a thickener, with
similar properties to some starch solutions.
Meat from swine exposed to melamine has been found safe for human
consumption, prompting the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to
allow swine held on farms to be released and approved for
processing.
The European Food Standards Authority has today published its draft
guidance document for the submission of applications under the new
nutrition and health claims regulation, giving the clearest insight
yet of the impact the legislation...
As worldwide sales of nanotechnology-related products approached
the $1bn (€739m)mark last year, the food packaging industry could
be worth as much as $30bn (€22bn), according to a new study.
Consolidation is no bad thing for flavours, says analyst, since
it allows large players to serve multinationals, spurs
R&D, and makes regulation compliance easier.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will begin
to inspect food manufacturing facilities and test protein
ingredients following the recent news that the chemical melamine
may have entered the human food chain.
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) plans to expand its wheat gluten capacity in
the US, as demand for the product increases following the recent
move away from imported ingredients due to contamination scares.
Researchers in Brazil have identified pea protein as a possible
novel encapsulator after results showed the protein capable of
encapsulating vitamin E at high concentrations.
SunOpta has further expanded its fruit supply chain, announcing
today that it has completed the acquisition of another South
American fruit processor, together with its North American
distributor.
A European court has said that the marketing of the sweetener
Splenda is misleading to consumers, and has ordered that its
advertising slogans be ceased.
Syngenta is to acquire a 49 per cent take in Chinese seed company
Sanbei with a view to jointly developing corn seed products to meet
growing demand driven by changing food patterns and agronomic
trends.
An intensely anticipated lawsuit regarding the misleading marketing
of sucralose product Splenda ended Friday in a quiet settlement
between the two sweetener firms Merisant and McNeil Nutritionals.
Bilberry extracts mixed with mulberry or black bean skins are
reported to have hit the Japanese market and elsewhere, duping
the industry into creating cheaper alternatives and undermining
quality.
Danisco is making the most of the superfruit trend - and may even
help perpetuate it - by developing a new acai berry flavour for use
in dairy, ice cream, beverage and confectionery
products.
Regular consumption of unpasteurised farm milk may offer protection
from range of allergies, but the researchers cautioned against
drinking raw milk until more research is carried out.
Scientists from India's Indian Institute of Technology have
reported the potential of bahera as a novel source of edible oil to
help the country make up its short-fall in supply.
Ingredient firm Danisco has developed a line of fruit snack
prototypes in the US, to demonstrate how its products can be used
to achieve healthier snacks combining indulgence and fortification.
Euro Freeze (Ireland) has received a £13,000 (€19,000) fine after
being prosecuted in a UK court for illegally putting false health
certificates on meat products.
The emergence of foods based on nutrigenomics could spark a shift
in the landscape of the food industry, says HortResearch's Karl
Crawford, and the industry needs to start considering how it is
going to cater for consumer demands.