'Sexy' chilli chocolate hits market
A UK food company has found a unique way to target the growing functional confectionery market, mixing aromatherapy with chocolate.
Archives for August 29, 2006
Guest article
Understanding food intolerance
Calling food intolerance a scientific void ignores existing scientific evidence, claims Food Intolerance Network co-founder Dr Howard Dengate.
Ethnic, organic could boost falling seasonal chocolate sales, report
Chocolate manufacturers suffering from a dip in sales of seasonal products should consider introducing products for lesser holidays, including traditionally ethnic celebrations, according to Mintel.
Leatherhead launches new services for prebiotic ingredients
Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is launching a new service for industry to study in vitro the activity of potential and established prebiotics.
Bakery focus puts CSM back on track
CSM believes it is back on track after first half results revealed some strong improvement, breaking a three-year trend of declining results.
EU set to bring 'super cereal' to supermarkets
The EU is funding an innovative new research programme that could see the introduction of a highly nutritional cereal within the bloc.
Colour vision sensor designed for product traceability
A new colour vision detector can help the food industry meet new traceability regulations in place throughout Europe and North America, its manufacturer claims.
Private label set to grow, but quality remains key
Consumers are increasingly seeking out private label products that are unique with improved marketing and packaging, according to a new report, which claims the US market is ready to see more private label.
Combination treatment produces ultrapure water
Using a combination of microbubbles and ozone treatments to disinfect water can deliver a chemical-free knockout punch to bacteria, according UK researchers.
Bluetongue measures restrict meat supply
An outbreak of bluetongue disease has led to an export restriction on all ruminants in a 150 km area covering Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Germany and France.
Allergies: accidental peanut exposure down but more work needed
Good manufacturing practices and more rigorous labeling have contributed to a decline in the accidental exposure to peanut of children with peanut allergies, but more stringent standards still need to be enforced, says a Canadian study.