The cost-benefit ratio for including gut health promoting inulin in bread formulations could bring added-value gains for bread-makers, delegates will hear at a forthcoming industry conference.
Increasing energy bills are having a considerable impact on the food industry, in particular during the current financial climate, but food processors can cut energy consumption of processes by better use of existing equipment, claims a UK consultancy.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today launched a £3.5m advertising campaign to encourage consumers to reduce their intake of saturated fat and change the way they shop and eat.
Projects that foster collaboration between industry, funding bodies and science and technology providers will be given impetus by a new publication which outlines the future needs of the food and drink processing industries, claims Campden BRI.
Last week’s withdrawal of a high-profile functional food in France is disappointing for the company concerned and maybe for the healthy/functional foods industry, but you may be led to think differently if you happen to be a reader of the UK broadsheet,...
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has won a protracted legal battle against the VAT office that had classified its marshmallow teacakes as chocolate biscuits.
German ingredients firm Alfred Wolff rolls out a one-step polishing agent for chocolate-coated cereal flakes to meet the industry's need for improved surface shine and protective coatings.
Pressure continues on snack makers to reduce portion sizes as the UK's health secretary Alan Johnson challenges the industry to design healthy snacks in smaller portions.
Two Belgium companies – one a bran technology specialist, the other an ingredients supplier in the bakery and confectionery area – have linked to develop bread and pastry products with digestive health benefits.
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) said that it welcomes the decision by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to alter its definition of food waste so that waste from ‘store bought’ ready meals is kept separate from waste from ‘take-aways’.
Employers of clandestine immigrants will be penalised throughout the EU, as a new Directive laying down standard penalties, from fines to prison terms, to combat illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings has received backing by MEPs.
Limestone derived paper offers food manufacturers an environmentally responsible packaging material for a range of products, as not being sourced from timber, it helps to preserve the earth’s forests, claims its distributor.
A new roll-out from US company Radio Frequency seeks to control pathogens in flour through an energy-saving macrowave pasteurisation system that also minimises the heat impact on the bulk food material.
Water is the new carbon and companies are starting to engage in water strategy planning, measuring and managing of its use for greater efficiency, according to a new report.
Chicago's Modern Process Equipment (MPE) company recently rolled out its 'chunk and bit' granuliser to reduce the size of biscuits and granola for food applications.
A new campaign aims to help inform and raise consumer awareness on sustainable energy, on the benefits of carton drinks packaging and on the importance of pack recycling, claims Tetra Pak, and retailer, Carrefour, who are collaborating on the scheme
Improved output speeds for liquid food and beverage applications are the advantages of an enhanced aseptic filling system that maximises product quality and shelf life, claims its developer.
A recent profiling innovation from French firm Chopin Technologies aims to help industrial bakers and biscuit makers quickly understand the suitability of cereal flours for their product recipes.
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Reliable accelerated tests are proving invaluable in enabling food processors to have a confident assessment of shelf life before a product launch, says Leatherhead Food International (LFI).
A recent law from Brussels has thrown up new opportunities for different loaf sizes for UK bakers, with 2009 set to witness an escalation in new product development related to the weight of pre-packaged breads.
Cargill has released a high fiber vitamin and mineral-enriched base for cookies and bars designed for manufacturers to customize with their own ingredients.
Bread is a good-value, consumer staple and the current economic climate is an opportunity to reinforce its value, says the director of a leading UK bakery body.
A project led by UK research group, Campden BRI, and the University of Bath, aims to tackle the amount of packaging waste by designing a more efficient way of sealing packs.
New standards for food in schools is driving innovation in lunchbox-friendly products as parents heed official messages about healthy eating, according to the latest research from Mintel.
New gluten-free rules from Brussels may well incur incremental costs for bakers and snack manufacturers but with one in a hundred UK consumers estimated to be gluten intolerant, unlocking the market for gluten-free products could reap strong financial...
Impress is set to acquire one of Spain’s leading manufacturers of steel cans for seafood in a move which the can maker said will broaden its coverage of the industry in Europe, as well as reinforcing its position as a leading global producer of seafood...
As the most anticipated marketing event in the US calendar - Super Bowl Sunday – approaches, market analysts Nielsen predicts snack sales could hit nearly $600m (€455m) in the run-up to event.
A new study into the nutritional content of kebabs sold in the UK has shown that the late-night take-out could be disastrous for healthy eating, with some doner kebabs racking up as many has 1000 calories without sauce.
An upgraded packaging sealer provides consistent sealing temperature to eliminate ‘burn through’ and seals that do not hold, according to the manufacturer.
Reducing the intake of salt from the diet may improve the health of blood vessels, with the effects going beyond blood pressure benefits, says a new study.
Everyone from government to grocers seems to have their own idea of how best to inform consumers about foods’ nutritional content, but a labeling free-for-all has resulted in a clamor of nutrition labels which are actually getting in the way of comprehension.
A cryogenic freezer can help processors achieve greater economies of scale and get high quality, safe product out the door through an upgraded hygienic design, says Linde.
A new study has delivered positive results on the use of platinum as a catalyst during hydrogenisation of oils, but without the production of harmful trans fats.
Canadian labelling equipment firm Nita targets bakers with its clamshell labeller that claims to add “more flexibility to change ingredient listings on the fly”.
Bakers and snack makers using costly nuts in their formulations may be tempted to switch to almonds as the price continues to dip for this nutritional tree nut.
New rules from Brussels implemented this week on the labelling and formulation of gluten-free foods could signal a rise in costs for the bakery industry.
The American Peanut Council is being cautious over the potential long-term impact of salmonella contamination on the industry, as the recall of salmonella-contaminated peanut products goes global.
Zetar has decided to sell off its Baked Snacks subsidiary less than two years after it was established to gain ground in the healthier snacks sector, as the company appears to have lost patience in its performance.
French processed meat and poultry supplier LDC reinforces its position in the dynamic French sandwich market, announcing earlier this week that it will buy Entracte, the number four player in the French market for sandwiches.
A sharp cut in production due to less demand for packaged goods in a soft economy coupled with higher input costs resulted in reduced fourth quarter earnings, claims Packaging Corporation of America (PCA).
The recent contraction of raw material supplies to the food industry, that arguably tipped the delicate balance in the cereal supply chain, may have created a climate for better 'partnership building', suggests the UK's Home Grown Cereals...
Caravan Ingredients has claimed to have transformed the processing of shortenings and foods containing them, such as bakery products, with a new line of diglycerides.