Sales in the UK food ingredients industry are falling on average as
a result of increased competition, both domestically and
internationally, according to a new market report by analysts
Plimsoll.
Nestle intends to step up its focus on beverage production with the
opening yesterday of its first research and development centre
dedicated solely to drink brands destined for the food service
industry.
The adoption of draft opinions on the safety of six food colours is
on hold pending EFSA's review of the Southampton study on certain
food additives and hyperactivity in children.
Talks are under way in Hungary aimed at returning 50 per cent of
the country's sugar quota to the restructuring fund, in light of
the latest sugar reforms announced by the European Union.
Herb and fruit infused beers are set to become a major growth
category for brewers facing dwindling sales of ale, according to
the manufacturer of a new range of natural flavours.
The proposed restrictions on air freighting of organic produce into
the UK could have implications for the flavour industry, as some
valuable raw materials are grown far way and would not survive
lengthy sea freighting times.
The Soil Association has declared the elimination of synthetic
antioxidants in its certified organic fish feeds, giving a new
layer of assurance to consumers who wish to purchase organic
produce.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed Tim Smith as its chief executive.Smith, former chief executive of Arla Foods, will take up his post in...
A new dairy culture can reduce the fermentation time needed for
milk processing, while meeting demand for lower fat, clean label
dairy products in emerging markets like Eastern Europe, its
manufacturer claims.
Frutarom has snapped up RAD Natural Technologies in its seventh
acquisition of the year - a move that adds to its growing weight in
the taste and health arena.
Kerry Group is in negotiations over the sale of its fruit
ingredients division, with a possible bidder rumoured to be Swedish
private equity company Industri Kapital.
National Starch introduced an extension to its Homecraft range of
functional flours to the European market at FIE this year called
Express 760, aimed at building viscosity and texture in instant and
ready-to-heat foods.
Accusations have flown in Italy this week over
the government's alleged suppression of field trial results
suggesting the benefits of two Monsanto Bt maize varieties.
Neotame has moved a step closer to being approved for use in the
European Union as a sweetener and flavour enhancer, following a
positive safety opinion from EFSA.
Public perception of food risk is the important factor in
determining need for state intervention even if the scientific
point of view says the risk is low, according to the BfR, a view
that has a strong bearing on current issues...
Researchers from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) claim
to have stabilised a process of using extrusion technology to make
healthy and tasty snacks out of legumes.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has introduced a new line of
cocoa powders aimed at improving visual appeal and flavour in dairy
and bakery products.
UK flavourings company Create Flavours is restructuring its
business to incorporate a division dedicated to the production of
natural flavours, adapting to the growing trend for clean-label
ingredients.
Cognis has expanded its sterol ester plant in Germany, enabling the
global chemicals supplier to produce the functional foods
ingredient in a finished form without any further processing
needed.
ADM has launched a new line of soya proteins for use in place
of expensive dairy ingredients or to extend milk supply, in the
light of high prices that caused manufacturers' costs to escalate
this year.
Wild said yesterday manufacturers can now use a new logo
on products containing its fruit-based sweetener, claiming it
would allowing them to promote the health benefits
of a natural low glycemic index (GI) sugar alternative.
Friesland Foods Domo has invested €6M in its whey protein plant in
Workum, The Netherlands, allowing it to increase production of
infant formula ingredients and produce its new low-fat ingredient
for dairy applications.
A new whipping agent from Cognis targets aerated food products, such as mousses and spreads, as need for high volume foods increases in step with foodservice growth.
Colloides Naturels International targets natural market demand with a combination of a wheat fibre and an acacia gum fibre that provides non-soluble and soluble fibre for a wide variety of food applications.
WILD managing director Hans-Peter Voss explains how decades of experience in natural ingredients enables the firm to create targeted market solutions for beverage makers.
Henry Dixon, commercial director at BDB, underlines the challenge of taste, texture and affordability in the formulation of health and wellness products.
Food and beverage makers can benefit from the nutritional profile and positive clean label message behind pea protein extracted by a clean water process, claims Roquette.
Fructose supplier Galam has formed a partnership with Tat Nisasta,
a Turkish starch, glucose and isoglucose manufacturer, to meet the
increasing global demand for fructose.
Cargill Texturizing Solutions has expanded its lethicin offering
along quality lines, making four different grades available to
cater to manufacturers' precise needs and budgets.
Japan-based Ajinomoto has experienced an increase in sales and
income, particularly for its enzymes and flavour seasonings,
according to its interim financial results released today.
Ingredients supplier Wild has this week opened its first beverage
ingredients manufacturing site in the Middle East, building on the
growing demand for soft drinks in the area.
Taste is a key challenge for makers of healthier chocolate: Henry Hussell, head of marketing at Cargill Sweetness, takes us through some of their solutions.
Ocean Spray's Ingredients Technology Group (ITG) claims its success
in marketing cranberry-related food and drink ingredients in Asia
has led to the launch of cranberry-flavoured Chinese mooncakes.
Major food companies are contributing to increased carbon emissions
through the destruction of Indonesia's peat swamp forests to
produce palm oil, claims a report released today.
Taste remains a challenge in health and wellness products. Henk Welten, global strategic categories leader at Cargill Flavour Systems, takes us through some solutions.
Barry Callebaut has reported growth in full year 2006/7 that
outstrips the chocolate sector at large, largely driven by sales to
food manufacturers with which it has several big new deals.
Natural extracts company Vitiva has announced its global launch of
a clean label preservative for processed fresh meat that protects
it from rancidity and undesirable organoleptic changes.
UK-based Associated British Foods (ABF) today reported real
operating profit increased by 11 per cent in 2007,
despite EU sugar reforms and the weak US dollar's effect on
margins.
DSM Food Specialities has received approval for Danish food safety
authorities for the use of its Preventase, meaning that the
acrylamide-reducing enzyme can now be used in food products
throughout the EU and the US.
PepsiCo, Proctor & Gamble and United biscuits top the list of
most successful snack companies, thanks to strong sales of popular
favourites combined with innovation in the health and premium
sectors, according to Euromonitor.
ADM is bringing its NovaLipid range of oils and fats to Europe in a
bid to help manufacturers make healthier foods without compromising
the technical attributes and sensory properties required by
consumers.