New technique opens up supply of sweet potato ingredient
New supply of the premium ingredient sweet potato paste is becoming available as of today, thanks to a new process developed by USDA that retains nutritional and sensory properties.
Archives for March 26, 2008
Choices healthy food symbol set for scientific review
The evaluating criteria for the Choices healthy food symbol are to be reviewed and potentially adjusted, following the establishment of a new international scientific committee.
Meiji recalls GM sweetener in Japan
Japan's leading chocolate maker Meiji Seika has recalled a range of confectionery products, after it was discovered that they contained a novel sweetener made with an unapproved genetically modified enzyme.
Flush food industry ideal for acquisitions
Now is the time for food manufacturers to invest in acquisitions as the industry is awash with cash following many stable years, say UK analysts.
British food loses export crutch
Food From Britain (FFB) is to wind down its operations as of March 2009, following the withdrawal of funding from the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Battle continues over labeling of rbST in milk
Monsanto is continuing to fight attempts across the US to allow milk produced from cows that have not received its Posilac growth hormone to be labeled as such.
Wild Flavors aseptic abilities cater to natural beverage trend
Aseptic ingredients can help beverage manufacturers tap into the growing trend for natural products, says Wild Flavors, which recently acquired its own aseptic manufacturing business.
Danisco reshuffles ingredients ahead of sugar split
Danisco is reorganising its ingredients business in a bid to target market trends like health and wellness more closely, and deal with issues that have been affecting parts of its portfolio.
Tiny hairs could explain apple storage issues
Researchers from the UK have identified tiny hairs between the cells in Fuji apples - a trait they believe could have implications for storage of late-harvested fruit.
Fruit and veg linked to kids' school performance, study
Fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary fat intake were found to play an important role in children's academic performance, highlighting yet again the need for balanced diets at an early age.