Gelatine giant Rousselot grows with North American acquisition
The world’s foremost supplier of gelatine to the confectionery industry Rousselot has acquired North American gelatine manufacturer Eastman Gel.
Archives for January 4, 2012
Revolymer seeks collaborators as Rev7 degradable gum base gets EU novel foods approval
UK-based polymer firm Revolymer has gained novel foods approval in the EU for a gum base that degrades faster than conventional bases and is seeking commercial partners to launch chewing gum products in the EU.
‘Surprising combinations’ feature on Comax Flavors’ 2012 trends list
Comax Flavors has released its predictions for 2012 flavor combination trends under four categories: Ethnic Fusion, Pickled Paradise, Wine Whimsy and Regional Reverie.
Lupin flour can improve nutritional value of muffins, study finds
Replacing wheat flour with lupin flour by up to 30% can increase protein and dietary fibre content without affecting taste, colour, texture and flavour, according to researchers in Australia.
Better knowledge of natural sugars could lead to ‘designer sweeteners’, say researchers
Better defining the relationship between chemical structure and digestibility of under-used natural sugars could help industry to produce a new generation of “designer” sweeteners, say researchers.
Savena and Sfinc merger creates new ingredients group
European food ingredient manufacturers Savena Group and Sfinc Group have agreed a merger deal that will see the new group become a leading provider of food ingredient mixes, say Savena.
Calories alone, not protein, responsible for body fat increases, says research
Calorie consumption alone is responsible for increase in body fat, whilst protein intake may contribute to changes in energy expenditure, according to new research.