TIC Gums targets dairy firms with new carrageenan
A new cold-water soluble carrageenan system claims to allow manufacturers of dairy goods to achieve a creamy texture and smooth mouthfeel in applications that cannot be heated.
Archives for November 22, 2006
Bunge reorganizes to promote growth plans
Oilseed processor Bunge has appointed new leaders to a number of its business units as part of a general reorganization strategy designed to support the company's growth plans.
Consumers need more whole grain guidance, suggests study
Most consumers have a general understanding of the term 'whole grain', but they remain vague on the health benefits of these foods and on ways to identify them in stores, according to a study published this month.
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Decontamination method reduces chemical use
A decontamination process for packaging chilled products reduces the amount of chemicals needed for sterilization and increases shelf-life, claims its manufacturer.
UK food ad ban a 'public health fudge'
Food and advertising groups might be up in arms about stringent new UK food ad regulations but some believe the measures don't go far enough.
Flavour giant Givaudan acquires Quest
Givaudan's £1.2bn acquisition of Quest International underlines the Swiss firm's ambitions in the global flavour industry.
HIE: Opportunity knocks for whey protein sector
The growing popularity of whey protein is creating new opportunities - though relatively low consumer recognition must still be overcome.
Nestlé teams up with EPFL for food-brain research
The potential of the brain health nutrition market is only starting to be realised, and Nestlé underlined its intentions yesterday to get a head start on the competition with the signing of an agreement with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology...
EC calls for greater "responsibility" over new sugar reforms
The sugar industry must take greater responsibility to ensure the successful restructuring of the EU market, said the European Commissioner for agriculture.