The US International Trade Commission (ITC) is to launch an investigation into certain sucralose products, following a complaint filed by Tate & Lyle alleging infringement of its patented sucralose manufacturing technology.
Independent testing of trans fat oil alternatives has revealed that
the performance and taste of the more 'heart-healthy' oils matches
or exceeds those of partially hydrogenated oils.
The Novozymes group claims that their new enzyme can help brewers
increase capacity at little extra cost by offering longer and more
consistent filtration cycles.
Natural food group SunOpta is to increase its supply of
strawberries to the food industry, following the acquisition of
certain assets from a South American frozen strawberry processor.
Baby food processors are breathing easier today after the UK
industry regulator released a study showing that levels of arsenic
and mercury in their products are below legal limits.
A meta-analysis of human studies supports claims that conjugated
linoleic acid (CLA) has the potential to help reduce fat mass,
highlighting it as a possible aid in the fight against obesity.
The new health claims regulation has rekindled interest in
exploring the benefits of wholegrains, said consultant Prof David
Richardson, but there is a need for action in Europe to ensure
grains do not miss out in the implementation...
Using the sugar tara gum to improve the gelling of the whey protein
beta-lactoglobulin may offer industry with a more cost effective
alternative to locust bean gum, suggests new research from
Portugal.
Takasago Flavors has completed the expansion of its confection and
beverage applications laboratories, a move forming part of a
multimillion dollar expansion project.
A new range air-conditioners offers processors continuous
protection against air-borne
contaminants, even when cooling operations are not
in use, claims the manufacturer.
Danisco has cut a deal to sell its flavours division to Firmenich
that will let it focus resources on its bioingredients, texturants
and sweeteners competencies - while still keeping some interest in
flavours through a partnership...
US color firm Sethness has launched what it claims to be the
world's first certified organic powdered caramel color, designed
for use in baked good and seasonings.
The image of grains needs a fundamental makeover in order to
encourage consumption globally, according to the R&D director
of pasta firm Barilla, who said the enduring perception of grains
as 'empty' energy is the major...
Ingredient firm Senomyx and Japanese food and pharma group
Ajinomoto have expanded their flavor collaboration to encompass
additional territories of the United States and Canada.
PharmaNutrients is looking to take CLA into the heart health arena,
after obtaining the exclusive worldwide rights to the Kritchevsky
patent on reduction of atherosclerotic plaques.
Slovenian ingredients firm Vitiva is seeking to tap potential for
its rosemary markets in the Russian meat sector, with a new
strategic alliance with Elite Food Ingredients of Moscow.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported a modest third quarter
increase in income, with a strong performance from its corn
processing segment boosting flagging profits in other divisions.
Gadot is taking its first ever step outside Israel with a joint
venture to build a new citric acid plant in China - a project that
it expects to yield significant cost advantages thanks to the
fermentation technology of partner Jiangsu...
Flavor manufacturers and flavored-food producers need to develop a
timely, effective response to identify and reduce cases of lung
disease in workers exposed to flavors such as diacetyl, said the
CDC in a report last week.
A protein-pectin combination could be effective for
encapsulating water-soluble ingredients like some vitamins for use
in acidic foods, Canadian scientists have reported.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI)
is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the
international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest
developments in grain-based science and technology.
Danisco is launching a new emulsifier and stabilizer
system for vegetable-based whipping cream, which it says
has benefits compared with both with dairy cream and other
vegetable alternatives.
French supplier Euringus is introducing a new organic pea fibre to
its ingredient range, which it expects will help food makers meet
demand for fibre-enriched products in Europe in the light of
consumer campaigns.
A chitosan-containing complex was more effective at stabilising
citrus flavours and could offer a cost-effective alternative to gum
arabic, suggests joint Italian-US research.
Solae and Senomyx have entered into a collaborative agreement for
the development of new flavor ingredients intended to enhance the
taste characteristics of soy proteins.
Chocolate giants Hershey and Barry Callebaut, have teamed up for a
landmark partnership which will see the Swiss cocoa producer
providing the raw material for Hershey's chocolate products and
expanding facilities in South America.
DSM Food Specialities is opening a new process flavour plant in
Xinghuo, China, which it says will expand its product range and
double capacity to make the Dutch company becomes the largest
process flavour maker in the world.
Propolis, the waxy resin collected by honeybees and currently
marketed for its health benefits, could also find use as a
natural food preservative, suggests new research.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) estimates that a major citrus
fruit scam in Italy has defrauded the EU budget of up to €50m in EC
aid for the processing of certain fruits.
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club
crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according
to market researcher Mintel.
Polyphenols, antioxidants linked to a long list of health benefits,
may not be so good for you when taken in larger doses found in
supplements and foritified foods, researchers have said.
The EU has issued plans to harmonise pesticide residue
testing among member countries with a series of measures
designed to improve the safety of food supplies.
The Food and Drink Federation has said that many of its members are
clued up on waste- management issues, with programmes already in
place to reduce waste, minimise packaging, and increase recycling.
A major shift in agricultural methods and their environmental
impact is urgenty required to protect productivity and food
security in the future, the UN's Food and Agriculture
Organisation (FAO) warns today.
Two weeks ago world leaders extended the deadline on the
beleaguered Doha trade round to the end of this year. Exhortations
not to let the opportunity pass have ensued, but big barriers must
still be overcome before a positive conclusion...
Soy hypocotyls, a by-product of the soy protein industry, could
offer a cheap and readily accessible alternative of protein
isolates, a joint US-China study has reported.
The UK's Food Standards Agency is planning a review of the Sudan I
incident, which led to a massive recall of food products containing
the illegal dye in February and March 2005, and is seeking comments
from interested parties.
The obesity epidemic has reached a crisis point, experts warn at
this week's European congress, and governments and the food
industry must gear up efforts to deal with it and prevent further
impact quality of life and life expectancy.
Frutarom is continuing its strategic shopping spree with the
acquisition of UK flavour firm Jupiter, less than a month after an
agreement to acquire Belmay.
Marketing strategies - two words that incorporate everything from
pseudo scientific research to shock value advertising campaigns.
But shouldn't honesty be the best policy?
British ingredient giant Tate & Lyle yesterday completed the
sale of its Canadian sugar refining business, as the firm makes
another step away from the commodity end of the market.