Archives for September 13, 2006

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Healthy opportunity in Asian ingredients sector

By  Dominique Patton

Healthy ingredients, a must-have for any ingredient supplier these days, are just as relevant in Asia as western markets, say companies exhibiting at this week's Fi-Asia in Bangkok.

Kirin Yakult NextStage bears first fruit

By  Jess Halliday

The first product from the collaboration between Kirin Breweries and Yakult Honsha to develop health and functional foods will hit the market next month. Called BBcube, it brings together a fibre from Kirin and a bacteria from Yakult into one product...

Whole grains linked to blood pressure reduction, small study

By  staff reporter

A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole grains in their diets.

'Green' consumers push for organic cocoa

By  Catherine Boal

The burgeoning organic chocolate market is taking off thanks to an increase in ethical consumerism and the willingness of confectionery makers worldwide to exploit the trend.

Soya beverages evolve to reach mainstream market

By  Dominique Patton

Soya beverage makers are using more subtle marketing of their key ingredient and merging with more traditional segments like juice and dairy in a bid to bring their products into the mainstream, according to industry experts.

Food allergens still pose a threat in US foods

By  Sean Roach

Some food manufacturers are not doing enough to prevent the cross contamination of their products by allergens, according to a survey by the US food regulator.