Dow Wolff Cellulosics (DWC) is launching a new flavour stabiliser for beverages, which can be used instead of gum Arabic and OSA Starch to prevent oil separation and safeguard flavour – but without the price volatility.
A campaign is in full flight to build public support for European curbs on excessive food commodity speculation and prevent US over-the-counter traders moving to ‘light touch Europe’.
Danish food ingredient supplier Palsgaard is building a new US $30m emulsifier factory in Asia, with production scheduled to start in the second half of 2012.
A novel cocoa cultivation method and a new approach to fermentation are resulting in cocoa beans with enhanced quality, claims industrial chocolate supplier, Barry Callebaut.
Global fish consumption has reached its highest ever level of about 17 kg per person on average, supplying more than 3bn people with at least 15 per cent of their average animal protein intake, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization...
The Food and Fairness Inquiry threw up much common ground between industry and other participants, says DG of the Food and Drink Federation – but an adjudicator over manufacturer-retailer relations is still needed as soon as possible.
Emsland Group has developed a new range of clean label potato and pea starches that can be used in a range of food applications in place of modified starch.
The prospect of boosting business with new and existing customers is behind a mood of optimism among Ireland’s small-scale food and beverage firms, according to the latest industry survey conducted last month by Bord Bia, the Irish food board.
Major players in Europe’s organic meat industry have expressed relief after the European Commission (EC) chose not to ban the use of nitrates and nitrites for curing products.
The deficit in the EU sugar supply could put production at risk for confectioners and other food and drink industry users of the commodity if market intervention does not occur, said Irish trade body FDII, who are calling on the EC to keep out-of-quota...
Food industry packaging supplier Stora Enso will record a €21m negative non-recurring item (NRI) in its fourth quarter operating profits following a court decision over the company’s non-payment of rewards to workers who participated in strikes in 2006.
Nutrionix has opened its first R&D centre for its salt replacement product Ksalt, which will allow it to work more closely with food manufacturers to develop lower salt formulations.
Just one extra beer a week for Chinese men would require 231,235 hectares of annual barley production in the UK - the equivalent of a fifth of its current output, claims the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Deep pan, stuffed crust or frozen supermarket pizzas – particularly budget options – may be a healthier alternative to thin-based or fresh varieties for health-conscious consumers, according to consumer watchdog Which?
Food must be a higher priority for decision-makers around the world to ward off disaster in decades to come, concludes a major report from the UK; and new technologies like GM and cloning should not be ruled out but acceptability weighed against the costs...
It was an Emperor’s New Clothes moment for the US food industry last week, when it was revealed that a major initiative touting its responsible advertising to kids actually allows promotion of many unhealthy foods. Is anyone really surprised?
UK sugar manufacturer Ragus says that it could capitalise on developments at Tate & Lyle’s Thameside refinery in London, due to the facility's ageing infrastructure and gradual capacity declines.
A UK organisation working to fight food poverty in cities is seeking a trustee from the food industry to spread the word that donating excess or waste products to the community can bring positive PR – not brand damage.
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a new formulation of its whey protein Nutrilac to replace eggs in meatballs, which can help food companies cut down costs.
Volume growth in the global soft drinks market almost returned to pre-recession levels in 2010, with carbonates exhibiting a particularly marked recovery, according to Euromonitor.
Wacky food products are nothing new - take Heinz’ launch in 2000 of green tomato ketchup - but the recent development of flavour-changing chewing gum still leaves the question: which trends will stick?
The trade body representing UK food manufacturers has backed the need for a rethink on the fee inspection regime for food businesses - but cautioned it must lead to a system that is consistent and efficient.
Advances in almond processing are reducing costs and opening up new uses for ground and liquefied nuts to perform technical roles in recipes, with innovative mid-sized companies taking the lead.
Interest in seaweed granules as a salt replacer has soared in the last year, according to the producer, as the first results of a UK government-funded study indicate high consumer acceptability of various bread in which it replaced 50 or 100 per cent...
The first 100 per cent single source chocolate from Vietnam is being launched by Belgian B2B producer, Grand-Place, who in a bid to increase output is investing heavily in improving the quality of the cocoa beans from the region.
The German bakery sector is set for consolidation, with the dominance of small bakeries unsustainable over the long term, claims the new director of the bakery ingredients division of Arla Foods, who is aiming to increase the supplier’s exposure in that...
Unilever boss Paul Polman used his time on the podium at last night's City Food Lecture in London to unveil a radical new manifesto to improve food security and launch a blistering attack on “well-meaning but ill-conceived” policies on biofuels.
US firm DairiConcepts has launced a new EU-certified clean label sodium-reducing flavour enhancer as it targets “increasingly health conscious” consumers worldwide.
Supplying hydrocolloids requires more foresight and investment than ever before, as producers are caught in the squeeze between tight supply and growing demand, and changing functionalities, says Cargill director.
Hochdorf Nutrifood has launched two low-fat meat applications using its lupin-seed based ingredient Lupidor, to cater for a “key weight management trend” in the EU.
Chr Hansen is exploring ways of stabilising the supply of cochineal, the raw material used to make natural red colour carmine, as demand for the South American insect is outstripping supply.
Danisco says industry interest in its sustainable palm oil-based emulsifiers has been hit by continued input price pressures, but still insists they have a bright future.
Strong dairy product and ingredient exports drove an 11% increase in the value of Irish food and drink exports during 2010, according to a new government report.
Campden BRI forecasts that 2011 will be the year of product benchmarking as food companies are trying to stay ahead with the current competitiveness in the marketplace.
UK supermarket chain Waitrose is predicting that Scandinavian food will make inroads during 2011, with products such as herring, smoked fish and lingonberry jam firm fixtures on the nation's shopping lists.
The global market for confectionery products is forecast to reach US$186.3bn by the year 2015, driven by the growing popularity of sugar-free categories, exotic flavours and region-specific products, claims a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
Roll up, roll up, the Great CAP Reform Circus is back in town. Missing those long arguments about the future of farm support? Hungry for more debate about how best to limit spiraling European farm commodity prices?
Market uptake of sustainable palm oil will need to accelerate in 2011 in order to keep up with rapidly growing production, claims the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Although the market for finished poultry products is moving away from the budget sector in the aftermath of the recession, EU food firms remain firmly focused on discounted prices when sourcing ingredients, says the CEO of Rectory Foods.
German authorities have said up to 3,000 tonnes of dioxin-contaminated animal feed additive may have been sold – almost six times more than previously estimated - as more details about the crisis emerged yesterday.
Vitamin charity Vitamin Angels and DSM’s Sight and Life are addressing vitamin A deficiency in Indian children by establishing a sustainable supply and distribution system promoting “local ownership” of the deficiency problem.
US wheat futures experienced volatility this week with traders concerned that floods in Australia would hamper transportation of wheat and export commitments would not be met.
New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) says an extension of its Papua New Guinea palm oil refinery to handle products required by confectionery giant Ferrero should be operational by mid 2011.
The recipients of bursaries for students embarking on PhDs in flavour research have been announced, as part of an industry-wide initiative coordinated by Giract.
Stabiliser specialist Hydrosol has developed a new system for use in egg-free delicatessen creams at different fat content levels, to help manufacturers meet demand for vegetarian and low cholesterol products.
Fusion Nutraceuticals has developed a new process for developing granulated zero-calorie sweeteners that better imitate the taste and functionality of sugar with nearly ten times fewer calories, the company has said.
