Probiotic whey shots from Chr Hansen
A probiotic concept for whey drinks from Chr Hansen will help meet consumer demand for healthy foods and is also claimed by the firm to be the first of a kind aimed at drinkable whey shots.
Archives for December 7, 2007
Canned fruit and veg part of updated WIC food packages
The Department for Agriculture (USDA) this week announced an interim rule to revise the contents of food packages provided to low-income women and children to include fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
Heating bloc reduces testing costs claims manufacturer
A special heating bloc can reduce the handling time and costs of testing foods for pathogens, claims its France-based manufacturer.
Triple emulsions offer magnesium encapsulation options
Novel water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could offer significant potential to encapsulate magnesium, and reduce the problems associated with fortifying with this mineral, says new research from France.
Danisco USA plugs the prebiotic-probiotic combo
In a drive to spread the message on the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics for digestive health and immunity, Danisco USA held a symposium on the science behind these ingredients.
Nostalgia competes with novelty in flavour trends, says Datamonitor
Consumer tastes are polarised along two trends: exotic flavours, and retro flavours that conjure up memories of the good old days, according to a new report from Datamonitor.
AAK factory fire will delay production of confectionery fats
AarhusKarlsmann (AKK) will face a difficult start to 2008 with two months of delayed deliveries of it specialty fats after this week's fire, though no raw materials were destroyed.
Agrana opens R&D centre to meet US needs
Agrana Fruit has opened an innovation and product development center in the United States in a bid to keep up with frequent changes in North American consumer preferences.