Sensient Flavors skips ‘boost and crash’ with new energy drink compounds
Flavour systems specialist Sensient Flavors Germany has launched a new line of energy drink compounds for products targeted at ‘mature and health-conscious’ consumers.
Archives for June 11, 2012
The fastest growing label claims of 2011: From ‘economy’ to ‘gluten-free’
While ‘all-natural’ and ’no additives & preservatives’ were still among the most popular food and drink label claims in the US last year, the fastest growth was in economy, low/no/reduced allergen, high-protein and low/no/reduced saturated fat claims,...
Global opportunity for English beef and lamb
English beef and lamb exporters could soon be targeting a wider range of new markets in countries outside the European Union, because exchange rate fluctuations currently makes English meat nearly 7% cheaper than a year ago.
Diana acquires mushroom flavour firm Arômes de Chacé
French food ingredients firm Diana Group has fully acquired mushroom extract producer Arômes de Chacé in a deal that sets the scene for further buy-outs for the group in 2012, says the company.
Tate & Lyle provoked into cracking egg crisis in bakery
European ingredients hulk, Tate & Lyle, is investing heavily in its egg replacement solutions for the bakery sector, provoked by soaring customer demands amid price hikes and supply constraints.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Solbar ready to power up for growth post acquisition
Solbar is preparing for strong global growth in the wake of its acquisition by farmer agri-cooperative CHS, according to Todd Watson, CHS global protein sales and development manager for food and food ingredients.
Inulin can up nutritional profile of gluten-free bakery if water binding can be mastered – study
Researchers claim to have found the key to preventing dough modification from inulin addition for functional gluten-free bakery.
Nanoparticle ‘exposure registry’ essential to map risks – Dutch health council
The Dutch Health Council has called for the creation of a nanoparticle “exposure registry” in an effort to map any adverse health risks as a result of working with the minute particles.
Synthite introduce natural colours with ‘added health benefits’
Indian spice and ingredients supplier Synthite Industries has launched a new range of ‘high stability’ natural colours from botanical sources that offer 'additional health benefits' - for use in ice cream applications.