Fruit, vegetable, nut ingredients

Tate & Lyle: New stevia sweetener can cut cola sugar levels by 50%

22-Nov-2012 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Tate & Lyle tells BeverageDaily.com that its new stevia ingredient, Tasteva, can be used to halve sucrose levels in cola drinks without a bitter aftertaste, and does not use masking agents.

Dispatch from HIE

Ageing Europeans should change protein consumption habits: Solae

19-Nov-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas in Frankfurt

Europe's population is getting older, bringing a range of nutrition-related health concerns to the fore, including how to maintain muscle mass as we age - an issue thought to be closely related to protein consumption.

Sensient’s natural apple flavors to plug ‘positive nutrition’ desires

15-Nov-2012 By Kacey Culliney

Sensient Flavors LLC has developed a new range of natural apple flavors to plug consumer demands for fruit varietals as ‘positive nutrition’ takes hold.

Food manufacturers pledge to boost fruit and veg

15-Nov-2012 By Mike Stones

Food manufacturers have promised to add more fruit and vegetables to ready meals, as part of the Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD) pledge.

December 14, 2012: EU health claims doomsday? Er, not really…

14-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling in Frankfurt

For years, probiotics and other sections of the food industry have supposedly been dreading the implementation of despised EU health claims laws.

European tomato paste users look to US market

07-Nov-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

US-produced organic tomato paste could be a cost-effective alternative to European sources, now that US organic certification has been recognised in the EU, according to a global supplier.

Do organic beat conventional vegetables for immune system support?

07-Nov-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Organically grown carrots may stimulate the immune system, with ‘more’ organic carrots have more of an effect, says a new study that adds to the debate on the health benefits of organic produce.

EHL introduces lemon myrtle for UK food manufacturers

29-Oct-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

EHL Ingredients has introduced the Australian herb lemon myrtle to the UK market, touting it as a natural, organic ingredient with lemon and basil notes that could be used in tea, or as a food ingredient.

Experts reiterate call for calorie count reform

25-Oct-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Caloric values – particularly for nuts and legumes – should be re-evaluated in light of recent studies suggesting commonly used calorie estimates may be flawed, according to a panel of experts at SIAL in Paris.

Trendwatch: Traditional foods get 'snackified'

24-Oct-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

'Snackified' traditional foods are among the latest snack trends on show at SIAL in Paris this week, where better-for-you snacks have made a strong appearance.

Food marketing for better health: ‘When all sides win, no one resists’

12-Oct-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Food marketers can help steer consumers toward healthier foods – and still boost profits, according to new research published in Nutrition Reviews.

Outbreak of norovirus in Germany 'over'

10-Oct-2012 By Joe Whitworth

German food safety chiefs have said that a norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 11,000 people is over.

Olive oil ‘waste’ backed for functional beverage formulation

02-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Antioxidant-rich ‘waste’ from olive oil production could be useful in the formulation of functional health drinks, suggest researchers

RTS identifies growing market for natural flavour materials

28-Sep-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Market research firm RTS has identified a burgeoning market for natural flavour materials as companies increasingly move away from artificial ingredients – but its first report on the market is intended to open discussion rather than clearly define market...

Ads for almond milk with 2% almonds not misleading, rules ASA

27-Sep-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that Alpro UK’s advertising of its ‘almond milk’ was not misleading, despite complaints that the product contained just 2% almonds.

‘Dynamic’ market spurs novel research to boost red wine quality

17-Sep-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Spanish researchers have developed a novel process that involves adding dehydrated waste grape skins to red wines before bottling to improve their color, aroma and phenolic content.

European organic market improving – but national differences remain

06-Sep-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Some organic ingredient suppliers are seeing sales rebound as market conditions improve across Europe, but there are still wide variations between countries, according to Organic Monitor.

Organic produce is no healthier or nutritious, finds review

04-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Organic produce offers no benefits over conventional farming methods when it comes to nutrition and health, according to the findings of a new wide ranging review of the evidence.

Maternal nut consumption may be beneficial for childhood allergies

03-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Children are around a third less likely to suffer from allergies if their mothers eat nuts during pregnancy, according to new research from Denmark.

Maize-based nut substitute targets allergen-free market

03-Sep-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has introduced a maize-based nut substitute ingredient to add a nutty taste and texture to food products without introducing nut allergens to food facilities.

Sustainability initiative tackles cocoa and coffee losses

27-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy

The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform is making headway in preventing cocoa and coffee crop losses, improving supply and yields for manufacturers.

Special edition: meat alternatives

Mintel highlights future trends for meat substitutes

07-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy

Focusing on indulgence, health and convenience trends would pay dividends for meat substitute manufacturers, according to market analyst Mintel Group.

Del Monte says yes to stevia drinks

07-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy

Del Monte has launched a Naturally Light low calorie range in the UK using stevia as a sweetener, containing only half the sugar and calories of standard fruit juice and juice drinks.

Special edition: Meat alternatives

Firm growth for meat substitute products

06-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy and Nathan Gray

The total market for analogs and meat free products is set to rise by 4.4%, from €2.85bn to €3.54bn, in the next five years, according to exclusive data from market analyst RTS Resource.

Breakthrough in anthocyanin extraction from red cabbage

02-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy

Scientists have found a way to extract purer and more stable anthocyanins from red cabbage, according to a study published this week in the journal Food and Bioproducts Processing.

Upward pressure on UK food prices on horizon

01-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy

Upward pressure on UK food prices is around the corner, driven by global forces such as rocketing corn prices and the knock-on effect on animal feed, according to Clive Black, analyst at Shore Capital.

Momentum builds to overhaul global calorie system

31-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

A storm in the US over how calories are measured could cross to Europe and an overhaul of the system is long overdue, according to one nutrition expert.

China driving snacking market, with healthy snacking leading the charge: Blue Diamond

26-Jul-2012

Global demand for almonds is increasing, with snacking driving a lot of opportunities. China is the premier snack growth region, says Bill Morecraft, General Manager of Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division.

Palm oil-free may be emerging trend

24-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

A shift towards palm oil-free foods and ingredients could be an emerging trend in Europe, according to market analysts.

Price volatility as concerning as high commodity prices - Commission

12-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

Price volatility is as concerning as constant high commodity pricing, according to a European Commission response to a new report on global agricultural development in the next decade.

Tough economy threatens juice and nectar sales

12-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

EU fruit juice and nectar volumes will be hit by the shaky European economy this year, the European Fruit Juice Association (AIJN) has predicted.

Ulrick & Short boosts research into new ingredients

09-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

UK firm Ulrick & Short has vowed to step up its research into launching new functional clean label ingredients and extending the uses of its additional raw material crop base.

Pressure groups intensify campaign to derail GM guidance

05-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

Pressure groups Friends of the Earth (FoE) and GM Freeze have stepped up their campaign to derail EU safety guidelines for introducing genetically modified (GM) animals into Europe.

Datamonitor pinpoints natural trends

02-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

Datamonitor has highlighted ‘all natural’ food and drink trends, including sprouted seeds, grains and beans; natural sweeteners; grass-fed dairy and meat products and eating like a caveman.

Dispatches from IFT 2012 Las Vegas

Natural reds bound for larger distribution

02-Jul-2012 By Rod Addy

California-based San Joaquin Valley Concentrates aims to boost its range of crystalline natural red colours, which it has developed in the US, in the global market.

Dispatches from IFT Las Vegas

‘Claim free’ trend may lie around the corner

27-Jun-2012 By Rod Ady

A ‘claim free’ trend may be set to emerge, with consumers becoming blind to complicated labels and pack assertions they may clamour for simple, natural ingredients they can understand without explanation.

Pasta goes bananas: Green banana flour offers gluten-free pasta solutions

25-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

Flour milled from green bananas could help solve the riddle of how to create cheap yet tasty gluten-free pasta, say researchers.

Dispatches from Israel

Galam Group rolls out soy-based formulations from NutriGal

21-Jun-2012 By Rod Addy

Galam Group is rolling out a range of soy-based formulations to address demand for textural and gluten free solutions globally following its acquisition of Italy’s NutriGal in 2008.

Dispatches from Israel

Gan Shmuel delivers low sugar juices

20-Jun-2012 By Rod Addy

Israel's beverage behemoth Gan Shmuel Group claims it has developed low sugar pure juices that contain no added ingredients and are undiluted, yet retain a natural, sweet taste.

SVZ completes acquisition of Mondi Foods

20-Jun-2012 By Rod Addy

Netherlands-based SVZ has completed its acquisition of Mondi Foods from Sono International, following approval of the deal by competition authorities and the Dutch works council.

Still waters can run deep and take on carbonates - Danone Waters UK MD

14-Jun-2012

Consumer tastes are changing, and they are keen to sample alternatives to carbonates and plain waters, such as waters with a higher fruit juice content, Danone Waters' UK & Ireland MD has told BeverageDaily.com.

Sensient Flavors skips ‘boost and crash’ with new energy drink compounds

12-Jun-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Flavour systems specialist Sensient Flavors Germany has launched a new line of energy drink compounds for products targeted at ‘mature and health-conscious’ consumers.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012

Solbar ready to power up for growth post acquisition

12-Jun-2012 By Rod Addy

Solbar is preparing for strong global growth in the wake of its acquisition by farmer agri-cooperative CHS, according to Todd Watson, CHS global protein sales and development manager for food and food ingredients.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012

Solbar targets UK, Europe for growth

06-Jun-2012 By Rod Addy

Soy protein firm Solbar has outlined big plans for growth in several fields, including dietary and sports nutrition following the completion of its acquisition by US-based farmer co-operative CHS in February 2012.

Revolutionary instant fruit coffee has 'global potential' – UK startup INO

30-May-2012 By Ben Bouckley

UK firm INO claims to have created a coffee sub-category with ‘global potential’ by creating the first instant coffee fusing organic fruit with coffee beans using a trademarked method.

Scientists take first step to ‘fix’ tomato flavour

29-May-2012 By Nathan GRAY

Researchers may have taken the first step in ‘fixing’ the flavour of commercially grown tomatoes after they uncovered how variability in chemical make-up holds the secret to the ‘real’ flavour of tomatoes.

New Britain applauded for commitment to sustainability

22-May-2012 By Rod Addy

New Britain Palm Oil (NBPO) has received applause from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for committing to source 100% RSPO-certified palm oil supplies by the end of 2012.

North America boosts EU sustainable soy supply

22-May-2012 By Rod Addy

European food manufacturers can access thousands more tonnes of segregated sustainable soy from North America after certified supplies have become available from producer Lang Farms.

LycoRed to target Eastern Europe

18-May-2012 By Rod Addy

LycoRed plans to target Eastern Europe for sales growth, according to newly appointed global vice president of marketing and sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa Frederic Nanquette.

Zetar’s nuts hit by raw material price inflation

15-May-2012 By Rod Addy

Zetar took a 5% hit in annual group revenue after exiting from low margin core commodity sales, particularly in processed and packed nuts, at the beginning of 2012.