Tomatoes, genetically modified to produce 90 per cent less of the
allergen, profilin, represents "a future trend in allergen
avoidance," said the German researchers behind a new study.
Leading sweetener brand Splenda is set to reinforce its presence in
US consumer consciousness through a number of new marketing
initiatives, including the launch of an official brand cookbook and
the creation of a giant candy apple.
Trans fats remain a vague health risk for most American consumers,
who will often not choose to avoid these at the expense of
convenience, price and taste, according to new research.
Next year could see US agriculture focusing more on wheat and corn
at the expense of other crops, according to a marketing expert, who
examined the implications of higher crop prices on farmers and on
farm policy.
The ability of the milk protein, alpha-lactalbumin, to
self-assemble into nanotubes could offer the food industry with a
novel and important ingredient for gelling and encapsulation.
The creators of novel, sonic wave processing technology for the
food industry will look to build on a successful year by focusing
on new developments in the brewing sector.
A daily supplement of cinnamon extract may boost antioxidant
defences and reduce the oxidative stress linked to the metabolic
syndrome, suggest results from a small placebo-controlled,
double-blind study from the US.
A study of 19 different commercial enzymes used in the food
industry concludes that there are no concerns regarding food
allergy for these ingredients, states a study from Denmark.
The Walt Disney Company is preparing for a major turnaround in the
types of foods it promotes to children, announcing yesterday the
introduction of new nutritional guidelines for its licensed
products.
The EU's food industry association has issued an updated version of
its guide on successfulmethods processors can use to reduce
acrylamide formation during the manufacturing process.
The US Organic Trade Association today released an ambitious plan
designed to advance the nation's organic agriculture by petitioning
the government to support an increased local, regional and national
supply of organic food...
The US organic market remains on track for strong growth over the
next five years, according to a new report by Mintel, which claims
that the increased availability of organic foods through mainstream
channels is set to change the...
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 has been signed into
law, promising a significant impact on the Indian dietary
supplement industry, and opening up a potential market of one
billion people for dietary supplement companies...
Flavor firm Senomyx has entered into a second research and
commercialization agreement with Japanese food and pharma group
Ajinomoto, a move designed to further the companies' development of
natural flavor ingredients.
Most Americans use food labels and the government Food Pyramid to
make informed diet choices, with a main priority being to follow a
more nutritious diet, according to a new survey.
The EU's food agency has reviewed 50 pesticides for safety, part of
a process that would establish what agricultural chemicals are
allowed to be present as residues inproduce and by how much.
Reducing acrylamide might be a major issue in the food industry
right now, but to consumers inGermany it is one that has not led a
majority to change their behaviour, according to a new survey.
Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the
allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer
hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from
Taiwan.
Flavors company Sensient Technologies has reported a third
consecutive quarter of strong sales growth on the back of good
demand and price increases for its products.
A US Department of Agriculture audit of the nation's Child
Nutrition Labeling Program has found that products provided under
the program have not been manufactured, labeled and inspected in
accordance with regulations.
A gum produced from corn fibre could offer a viable and profitable
alternative to gum arabic as emulsifiers in beverages, if research
from the US continues to produce positive results.
Givaudan claims to have continued its good sales growth momentum
despite strong comparables in the third quarter and the ongoing
streamlining of commodity ingredients.
New ingredients, new applications and new science are the focus of
the up-coming 3rd International Conference on Polyphenols in
Nutrition and Health, which promises to provide more information
for industrialists on how to better use...
A successful outcome from the currently suspended Doha Development
Round of WTO trade negotiations is still possible, but agriculture
remains a key issue of difficulty.
Following months of wrangling and a last minute delay, the new EU
regulation on nutrition and health claims was finally adopted
yesterday by the EU Council of Ministers and looks likely to come
into force next January.
Chinese regulators are developing standards for bovine colostrum,
the first milk from cows that has a growing following as a health
product among Chinese consumers.
DSM Nutritional Products is increasing prices of its food and
pharma-grade vitamins, premixes and citric acid, as it redoubles
efforts to cover rising raw material, energy and logistics costs.
French ingredients firm Lesaffre has developed a baking improver
which allows bread that has been frozen after high temperature
baking to be ready within three minutes, without the flaking
problem common in such products.
Eating too much fish during pregnancy is linked to high mercury
levels in mothers and could put women at a higher risk of giving
birth prematurely, report US scientists.
A new report examining how dairy companies are successfully
targeting healthy products to children underlines the growing
importance of this particular food category.
Due to increased demand, Leatherhead has expanded its testing
services and research into Escherichia coli and Clostridium
botulinum, two of the deadliest foodborne pathogens.
Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or
roots vegetables could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by between
35 and 57 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden.
Innovative labelling from Pricer ESL and Toshiba will now be taken
up in 25 more Franprix supermarkets in a contract worth SEK 6m
(€6m), increasing efficiency in stores.
Ingredients giant Tate and Lyle could be set to cease its sugar
processing operations in Central Europe, as producers look to lower
quotas in light of new EU sugar reforms.