Semolina replacer cuts pasta costs
Advanced Food Systems aims to ease the impact of rising wheat prices with the launch of an ingredient system to reduce semolina, thereby saving costs on pasta production.
Archives for April 2, 2008
SunOpta seals purchase of Tradin Organic
Canadian specialty foods firm SunOpta has completed the acquisition of Dutch organic ingredients company, Tradin Organic Agriculture, it announced yesterday.
DSM brings blood sugar control ingredient to US
DSM has formally launched its new InsuVital ingredient in the US market, where it hopes it will be snapped up by functional food manufacturers looking to market their products to pre-diabetics.
Cyclodextrins to boost shelf-life of fresh-cut fruit
Mexican researchers are evaluating the use of cyclodextrins as carriers for anti-microbial ingredients in fresh-cut products, as the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
FDA comments on HFCS spark industry opposition
FDA's comment that it does not consider high fructose corn syrup to be 'natural' has generated heated debate in the US food industry, with one camp relieved for the clarification, while the other camp opposes it as invalid.
Review raises questions over aspartame and brain health
Excessive intake of aspartame may inhibit the ability of enzymes in the brain to function normally, suggests a new review that could fan the flames of controversy over the sweetener.
Cosun defies sugar conditions to report growth
Cosun is expecting its recent acquisition of CSM Suiker to prop up its margins somewhat in the coming year, as conditions remain tough for the European sugar industry.
Glanbia builds science behind whey protein for weight loss
A whey-protein-rich ingredient can reduce body fat and maintain lean muscle mass, reports a new randomised, double-blind study from Glanbia.