GM ingredients are here to stay as Brussels confirms 'full
confidence' in the regulatory framework that controls the entry of
biotech foodstuffs into the European food chain, reports Lindsey
Partos.
Coke war drives innovation in diet drink sweetener formulations
with the number one soft drinks player Coca-Cola rolling out a new
aspartame and acesulfame potassium based cola onto the market,
writes Lindsey Partos.
Spice company McCormick said yesterday that its Q1 profits and
sales were lower than expected, pushed down by struggling vanilla
prices, but remained confident for the rest of the year, writes
Philippa Nuttall.
Leading merchant of cocoa, sugar and coffee ED&F Man has
launched Corigins, a US-based supplier offering traceable, quality
sugar and cocoa ingredients, Philippa Nuttall reports.
Eating dark chocolate improves glucose metabolism and decreases
blood pressure, reveals fresh research, bringing new leverage to
the market potential of chocolate for food makers,writes Lindsey
Partos.
Ongoing steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness in the
European food chain sees the region's umbrella food agency calling
for scientists to contribute to solutions.
The role of GMO food ingredients in European society hits the round
table as the Commission discusses the way forward at a meeting
today in Brussels, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cloetta Fazer, the Swedish confectionery group, has finally lost
patience with its perennially underperforming Polish unit, deciding
to close the Gdansk-based company after failing to elicit an
improvement in its performance, writes...
Danisco's move into the number two global enzyme position is
delayed as the Danish ingredients firm extends its takeover offer
for remaining slice of Genencor International, reports Lindsey
Partos.
Scientists in the US have successfully used single bacterial cells
to make tiny bio-electronic circuits, which could in the future be
used to detect bacteria, toxins and proteins.
Asian food safety authorities concerned by the massive sudan 1
recall in the UK are taking a closer look at their own food chains,
launching new investigations to detect the presence of this illegal
red food dye.
Prague's Institute of Chemical Technology is home to one of
Europe's leading food technology departments, which has helped put
the Czech Republic at the cutting edge of food R&D, writes
Anthony Fletcher.
The UK government has announced a regulation overhaul across many
industries, including the food sector, promising less inspections
and more incentives for firms with a good record on quality
standards, but a crackdown on those breaking...
Global beverage giant PepsiCo, aiming to push diet drinks to
appease calorie-conscious consumers, will follow arch-rival
Coca-Cola by re-launching its Pepsi One brand with Tate &
Lyle's Splenda sweetener, reports Chris Mercer.
Chr Hansen last week launched an ingredient aimed at meat producers
whose foods suffer from a lack of flavor after functional blends
and water are added to optimize their recipes, writes Philippa
Nuttall.
Scientists in the US have found that spinach stored for a long time
loses much of its nutrient content, a discovery that has
implications for the shipping of fresh food.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a new online
global standards directory that provides details of BRC-certified
food, packaging and consumer product suppliers.
Despite the shadow of an impending sale, German hydrocolloid
supplier Degussa is moving up a gear in the burgeoning Chinese
market, opening a new production unit to ramp up supplies to the
area, writes Lindsey Partos.
Food manufacturers worried about listeria will now be able to use
the detection system created by DuPont Qualicon after it was
approved for use last week.
Compound ingredients for the snack industry, inulin and sugar
activities lift operating profit in 2004 for Dutch ingredients and
foodstuffs group Royal Cosun.
Reflecting the booming market for trans fatty acid alternatives,
speciality oil supplier ADM ramps up production of its zero/low
trans-fat oils and margarines, for the second time in a year,
Lindsey Partos reports.
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the
general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in
Anaheim. Cynthia Harriman, head of the council, told Philippa
Nuttall how the food industry has reacted...
The publicity craze surrounding nutritional content and labelling
has helped these two issues replace BSE as the biggest food
concerns among an increasingly sceptical British public - warning
the food industry to stay on its toes,...
The low-carb trend and a general move towards healthy eating, plus
the ongoing search for convenience and ease-of-use were the three
factors that shaped the US breakfast market in 2004, according to a
new report.
The presence of drug-resistant, pathogenic bacteria on uncooked
poultry products varies by commercial brand and is likely related
to antibiotic use in production, according to researchers at the
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public...
Against the backdrop of the massive sudan 1 product recall in the
UK, certain to lead to cumbersome costs for key firms involved,
Lindsey Partos asks whether the food industry players can
afford to opt out of product recall insurance.
A shift towards higher sales of premium products has helped
France's leading drinks group Pernod Ricard to post a 5.1 per cent
increase in net profits for 2004, shrugging off the impact of
exchange rate fluctuations.
The woman charged with co-ordinating food safety policy in the
Czech Republic talks exclusively to Anthony Fletcher about
the country's post-accession strategy and the importance of
consumer confidence.
Prague's Institute of Chemical Technology is home to one of
Europe's leading food technology departments, which has helped put
the Czech Republic at the cutting edge of food R&D, writes
Anthon Fletcher.
The Czech Republic, the first CEE country to be admitted into the
OECD, has attracted a large amount of foreign direct investment
(FDI) since 1990, making it the most successful new member state in
terms of FDI per capita, writes...
CEE-foodindustry.com caught up with Chr Hansen in Prague at
the beginning of a five-week marketing odyssey designed to bring
the company closer to the emerging markets of Eastern Europe.
EU accession has been the Czech food industry's biggest challenge
since the fall of the Communist regime in 1989, bringing with it
new challenges and threats, writes Anthony Fletcher.
As food makers continue to slice artery-clogging trans fats out of
their formulations, a new study sheds light on the mechanisms
behind the impact of these fats on health, examining whether trans
fatty acid intake could also affect...
As EU Commissioner Kyprianou launches a new platform involving the
food industry and stakeholders to tackle rising obesity levels, new
research finds influences on diabetes - obesity link could be much
more than food, reports Lindsey...
The divisive issue of biotech food ingredients starts to gain pace
in China, as environmental group exposes two US food products on
the shelves found to contain a GM ingredient.
Dutch whey ingredients firm Borculo Domo has gained an award for a
novel ingredient said to protect teeth from the enamel erosion
caused by acidic drinks, writes Dominique Patton.
In light of tougher allergen label rules food makers eager to slash
the risk of potentially harmful food allergens in their product
range may welcome the expansion of its testing portfolio, says UK
laboratory Reading Scientific Services,...
With food safety a major priority in Europe, some third countries
are concerned that issues like organic, dioxin and GM foods could
become barriers to trade, according to CORDIS.
Snack makers will have the chance to extend their presence in
healthy eating trends after British food ingredients firm Tate
& Lyle unveiled a new ingredients formula for wholegrain
crackers claiming extra fibre and a lower glycaemic...
Danisco protects market position in Asia, completing a joint
venture deal in China to ramp up production of its xylitol
sweetenener, writes Lindsey Partos.
The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) announced this week
that it will hold its International Whey Conference in September.
Autumn may seem a long way away when spring is only just in the
air, but for those in the whey industry...
The GMA said earlier this week that Americans are filling their
shopping carts with healthier foods and drinks, particularly whole
grains. Philippa Nuttall spoke to one firm to see whether
they had experienced an increase in sales...
Acrylamide, a harmful chemical identified in baked and fried foods,
does not increase the risk of breast cancer in women, say US and
Swedish researchers, writes Lindsey Partos.
Hanovia has just launched its new Quantum in-line medium pressure
UV system, a low-cost device designed specifically for small-flow
industrial process and water applications (up to 120 m3/hr) in the
food and beverage industries.
New voluntary labelling initiatives, a tighter advertising code and
increased investment in innovation could be on the way for food
manufacturers as the European Commission, along with a dozen
stakeholders, launches a platform to...