Ingredients supplier Taiyo International said it has received a
'letter of no objection' from the US Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for the self-affirmed GRAS status of its L-theanine brand
Suntheanine.
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) risk assessment on meat
and milk from cloned animals is based on "flawed assumptions
and misrepresented findings", according to an independent
review released yesterday.
Harmless bacteria can be used to fight illness-causing pathogens
that form on fresh cut fruit, according to the results of
scientific tests published this week.
Government regulation for GM contamination of rice is clearly not
working, according to the California Rice Commission, which has
called for a moratorium on GM field testing in the state.
Ingredients firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to consolidate its
position in Eastern Europe's burgeoning market for sunflower seed
by gaining control of a plant in the Ukraine.
Danisco recorded revenue of DKK 15,220 million in the first three
quarters of 2006/07, a period which saw significant structural
change within the company.
A study by the European Commission and Nestlé Product Technology
reports that efforts to reduce the acrylamide content of coffee
also negatively affect flavour and nutritional benefits.
Danisco has developed a new ice cream based on goat's milk,
plugging the formulation as a means for companies to target the
growing demand for speciality products.
Danisco has developed a new formulation of probiotics called Howaru
Protect, specifically targeted to reducing cold and 'flu symptoms,
and is exploring its use by the food, supplements and
pharmaceutical industries.
News that a variety of GM corn produced signs of liver and kidney
toxicity in rats should be a wake-up call for better testing and
more transparency from biotechs, if GMOs are to be accepted by
increasingly sceptical consumers.
Bunge appears set to consolidate its position in the edible oils
market in order to meet growing demand amongst Eastern European
consumers and processors.
A European project has reported success in controlling aflatoxin
contamination in peanuts, a product that has seen its export value
fall in recent years.
As it continues to expand, Decision News Media is currently seeking
two new journalists to join its Food, Beverage, Nutrition and
Cosmetics News Group in Montpellier, France.
Scientists studying the effects of ingesting fructose syrup have
reported a possible mechanism that may explain the alleged link
between rising obesity and sweetened beverages.
Leading US gum manufacturer Wrigley is to launch a new sugar-free
chewing gum with mouth-freshening and long-lasting flavour
properties and designed to target the big-spending teen market.
Cadbury Schweppes has said it will separate its confectionery and
US soft drinks businesses, sending ripples of speculation across
the financial sector about the firm's motives.
Drinks giant Coca-Cola is feeling the squeeze of higher corn
prices, but the impact on its soda formulations - largely sweetened
with high fructose corn syrup in the US - remains unclear.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed that it will review the new data presented by French scientists that revealed toxicity concerns in rats fed the MON863 variety of GM maize from Monsanto.
Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess
levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark
that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.
Monsanto's genetically modified maize MON863, authorised for human consumption since 2006, showed signs of liver and kidney toxicity in a rat study, raising concerns about its safety.
Ethnic flavors are expected to expand this year, together with an
increased consumer demand for bigger, bolder tastes, according to a
new flavors and ingredients report.
Using GM techniques to change the activity of a plant enzyme could
convert unsaturated oils in the seeds of a temperate plant to the
more saturated kind usually found in tropical plants like palm oil,
new research suggests.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been accused of failing
to protect the nation's food supply, following last week's
withdrawal of a long-grain rice seed after possible contamination
with genetically modified material.
Mergers and acquisitions in the food industry in 2006 took a turn
up compared to the year before, with almost one third of all
activity occurring in the food processing sector, according to a
new guide by the The Food Institute.
The release of flavour from food is dependent on the oil content of
the emulsion, says new research from Canada that offer insights
into better formulation and flavour.
Milk producers in the UK have given a cautious welcome to milk
price rises announced by Tesco this week, in the latest development
on dairy farmer incomes.
A bill designed to set nutritional standards for foods sold in
schools was last week re-introduced, after gathering strong support
from scientific and education communities.
Glanbia's nutritionals activities were a positive force in 2006,
driving gains in operating profits for its ingredients division and
staving off the impact of another challenging year for dairy.
Bakery ingredients manufacturer Royal Cosun has added to its global
businesses with the acquisition of supplier Atlanta Dethmers -
allowing the Dutch company a bigger share of the ingredients
market.
Tate & Lyle's new Australasian subsidiary is set to assume
responsibility from Danisco for the distribution of Krystar
crystalline fructose in the region.